Reviews (2)
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Broom Sedge
I love how they mix well with my other plants
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Lake must
Planted them around our lake and they are amazing! Spread out nicely and growing quick
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Shipping Information
We dig plants when your order is received, and ship immediately via US Priority Mail. You will receive a tracking number via email when plants are shipped. All plants are packed to be safe in their packages for up to 3 days after receipt.
How We Protect Your Plants For Transit
We sell only bare root plants. For superior protection for plants in transit, we dip the roots in tera-sorb silicone gel to retain ample moisture for transit and surround with plastic.
Upon Receipt Of Your Plants
Open your plants, and inspect the same day received. You need to report any problems with your order within 3 days. Plant promptly - bare root plants need to be planted within 2-3 days unless there are weather issues. Keep roots moist and covered with plastic until they can be planted, and store in a cool place. Water daily for the first week after planting.
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Description
Broom Sedge is a Short-Lived Perennial Grass
Broom Sedge is a short-lived perennial grass that is also known as broomsedge bluestem, yellow sedge bluestem, and whiskey grass. It is native from the southeast U.S. up to the Great Lakes region. It is extremely fire resistant and rapidly grows back. It thrives in poor, sandy soils. It grows in small clumps of stems that are 1 1/3” – 3” tall. Usually, the old leaves and culms are still on the plant when the new ones begin to appear. The new culms, or hollow stems, are light to medium green and have tiny hairs on them. They can be slightly tapered to slightly flattened and usually hidden by sheaths. The leaves are also light to medium green. As they age, they turn purplish to an orange color. Both the leaves and the culms turn straw colored with age. They produce vast amounts of seeds that are spread by the wind.
Broom Sedge can be Used as a Background Plant in Landscaping. Excellent around Water Gardens and as a Border.
Broomsedge can use as a background plant in landscaping. They provide birds and small animals with food and nesting materials; The Cherokee would use the stems to make a yellow dye. Broom Sedge will have a bright green leaf and will also have a great shine. This grass is a fast grower and can grow up to 2 feet in a year. Excellent around water gardens also. Broom Sedge is attractive to use as a border; This plant has bright leaves. The wetting soil is tolerant. It is a fast grower; This plant is tolerant of rabbits. Broom Sedge is perfect for any garden.
This sedge does good in moist and dry soil varieties. Broom Sedge will work great around ponds and lakes. Broom Sedge also gives a unique touch to water gardens. Broom Sedge will provide a natural look at walkways and looks excellent anywhere planted. The Broom Sedge is very easy to care for.
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