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Photo by JLBG taken at Juniper Level Botanic Gdn, NC
Carex eburnea
Bristle-leaf Justin Bieber Sedge
This plant is not currently for sale. This is an archive page preserved for informational use.
Shop Available CarexItem #: 1602
Zones: 2a to 8b, possibly warmer
Dormancy: Winter
Height: 6" tall
Origin: United States
Pot Size: 3.5" pot (24 fl. oz/0.7 L)
Even with a wide native range from NC to the West Coast, the rare native Carex eburnea is not well-known in gardening circles. Although Carex eburnea naturally occurs on limestone outcrops, it has been fabulous for years in our acidic NC soils. The drought-tolerant, 8" wide, symmetrical clumps of soft green, needle-like foliage resemble Justin Bieber's hair, back in the day...sort of like a pettable green porcupine. Carex eburnea is a delightful deer-resistant sedge that's great in a woodland or rock garden...you'll just love this baby!
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Other Attributes
Genus: Carex
Flower Color: Brown/Tan
Leaf Color: Green
Bloom Time: Spring
Container Role: Fillers
Garden Themes: Fairy Garden Plants , Gnome Gardens , Green Roofs , Living Wall , Rock Garden Plants
Other: Butterfly Attracting Plants , Deer Resistant Plants , Drought Tolerant Plants , Dry Shade Plants , Georgia native plants , Groundcovers , Pollinator Plants , Medicinal Plants , North American Native Plants , North Carolina Native Plants , Ornamental Seed or Fruit , Rabbit Resistant Plants , Texas native plants , Xeriscaping Plants , United States Native Plants