This tufted perennial sedge has a short rhizome and forms a low mounded habit. It has dark green long grass-like leaves and the tiny flowers appear in spikes that are arranged in a cluster that is held above the foliage from mid to late spring.
Hardiness zones 7 to 12
Carex hachijoensisis naturally found in Europe growing in damp woodlands in well drained fertile moist soil in an open sunny to semi shaded position and is drought tender and frost tolerant.
This grass-like perennial is grown for its tufted habit and its foliage. It is planted along front borders in small or cottage gardens or used around water features. It is also grown in patio pots or planter boxes and mass planted as a ground cover. It is suitable for coastal or low mountain regions establishing in 2 to 3 years from division and is moderately long lived. ID 714
Carex(KAH-resk) hachijoensis(hâ-she-joe-n-sis)
Cyperaceae(sy-peer-AY-see-ee)
Sedge Family