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Summary
Physical Characteristics
Carex eburnea is an evergreen Perennial growing to 0.3 m (1ft) by 0.3 m (1ft in) at a slow rate.
See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 3. The flowers are pollinated by Wind, Insects.
Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils, prefers well-drained soil and can grow in nutritionally poor soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils and can grow in very alkaline soils.
It can grow in full shade (deep woodland) or semi-shade (light woodland). It prefers dry or moist soil and can tolerate drought.
UK Hardiness Map
US Hardiness Map
Synonyms
C. alba Dewey [Illegitimate]. C. alba var. setifolia Dewey. C. setifolia (Dewey) Britton & A.Br. [Illegitimate].
Habitats
Edible Uses
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Medicinal Uses
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None Known
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Other Uses
Ground cover. An attractive first-rate ground cover. Shade and drought tolerant. Good for forest gardens, Rock gardens and shade gardens. An effective accent for smaller gardens. Lawn Alternative.
Special Uses
Food Forest Ground Cover
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Cultivation details
A North American native low maintenance sedge. Prefers a sandy or gravelly soil with a neutral to alkaline pH. Prefers a medium moisture, well-drained soil but will tolerate dry conditions. Very tough tolerating heat and drought. It handles dry conditions best when planted in shade. Light: Sun: Part shade to full shade. USDA Hardiness Zone: 2 to 8. Bloom Time: April. Tolerate: Deer, Heavy Shade. Plants spread slowly by rhizomes. In garden design, as well as the above-ground architecture of a plant, root structure considerations help in choosing plants that work together for their optimal soil requirements including nutrients and water. The root pattern is suckering with new plants from runners away from the plant [2-1].
References Carbon Farming Information and Carbon Sequestration Information
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Propagation
Propagate by seed, or clump division in early spring. Can be cut back regularly during its growing season.
Other Names
If available other names are mentioned here
Ivory sedge,Ebony sedge, Bristleleaf, Bristle-leaved sedge.
Found In
Countries where the plant has been found are listed here if the information is available
Weed Potential
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Please note that a plant may be invasive in one area but may not in your area so it’s worth checking.
None Known
Conservation Status
IUCN Red List of Threatened Plants Status : Not Listed.
Growth: S = slow M = medium F = fast. Soil: L = light (sandy) M = medium H = heavy (clay). pH: A = acid N = neutral B = basic (alkaline). Shade: F = full shade S = semi-shade N = no shade. Moisture: D = dry M = Moist We = wet Wa = water.
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