Carex amphibola ~ Creek Sedge spring-flower Following the flowers are edible

Following the flowers are edible seeds with distinctive toothed ridges

Some susceptibility to blight and leaf spots

Watch for snails and slugs

Will grow slowly in heavy shade

Carex amphibola ~ Creek Sedge spring-flower Following the flowers are edibleCreek Sedge is a compact clumping semi evergreen grass native to the eastern coast. Its shiny, upright grass like foliage is a soft green and in late spring a green scaly flower spikes above the foliage. Thrives in rich, moist well drained soils. Drought tolerant once established. Type: Orn. Grass Origins: Eastern N. America; GA Native Height: 1 1. 5 Spread: 1 1. 5 Spacing: 1 USDA Hardiness Zone: 3 9 Culture: Partial Sun, Full Shade Bloom Color: Green