Carex frankii
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Tried and True Recommended by 1 Professional
Species Native to Missouri
Common Name: Frank's sedge
Type: Rush or Sedge
Family: Cyperaceae
Zone: 5 to 8
Native Range: Eastern and central North America
Height: 1 to 2 feet
Spread: 1 to 2 feet
Bloom Time: May to September
Bloom Color: Green
Bloom Description: Green
Sun: Full sun to part shade
Water: Wet
Maintenance: Low
Flowers: Flowers not Showy
Tolerates: Wet Soil, Deer
Uses: Erosion Control, Rain Garden

Culture

Carex frankii grows best in wet soil in full sun to partial shade.

Noteworthy Characteristics

This sedge grow abundantly in Missouri in wet locations such as swamps, wet meadows, wet prairies and around rivers, lakes, streams and ponds. Its grass-like leaves grow up to 1/3" wide and 2' high. The seeds, which form thin thimble-shaped heads, are eaten by waterfowl.

Problems

The foliage may be less attractive in summer, although supplemental watering may help.

Garden Uses

This sedge grows best in moist soil such as that around water gardens or along streams. It is also useful for establishing native plants in shaded wooded areas and meadows.

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