palm sedge
Carex muskingumensis (palm sedge)
| Botanical Name | Carex muskingumensis |
| Common Name | palm sedge |
| Family | Cyperaceae |
| USDA Zone | 4 thru 9 |
| Light Requirement | Full Sun to Part Shade |
| Season(s) of interest | all seasons |
| Height and Spread | 2-3ft x 2-3ft (60-90cm x 60-90cm) |
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Attracts Wildlife | Hosts Caterpillars of Butterflies/Moths, Rarely Browsed by Mammalian Herbivores |
| Additional Information | Native to Chicago Region. |
| Location in Lurie Garden | Southeast Dark Plate |
