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Grass-like Perennial: Evergreen. Deer resistant. Striking foliage! Great accent for semi-shaded areas as a ground cover or in rock gardens. Attracts butterflies. Blooms: May-June with brown spikes that aren't very showy. Best in or near water but don't put new plants in more than 4" of water. Tolerates bog. Grows 2' x 2' sometimes more. USDA Z3.
Category: Grasses and grass-like plants
Common Name: Yellow Sedge, Tufted Sedge
Zone: Z 3
Size: 4 Inch
Width: 2'
Height: 2'
Bloom Time: spring - summer
Foliage Color: bright gold foliage with green margins
Water: wet
Exposure: part shade
Leaf Persistance: Evergreen
Attributes: attracts butterflies
deer resistant

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