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Black Sedge

Scientific name	Carex nigra 'Variegata'
Common name	Black Sedge
Type	Grasses
Variety	Perennial
USDA Zone hardiness	4a - 8b
Exposure	Partial sun
Height	Under 1'
Spread	Under 1'

Best in wet soils in part shade tolerates full sun as long as soils are wet. Will grow in shallow water. Evergreen in warm winter climates. Grows in low, slowly spreading clumps (6-9" tall) can be used in the landscape as a ground cover. Light green, grass-like leaves edged with yellow. Flowers appear in April on thick spikes atop stems rising just above the foliage.