Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Cyperaceae

Genus:

Carex

Species:

Carex hamata

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Graminoid

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Ground Cover:

Yes

Native Range

United States: Alabama

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, well-drained, organic-rich soil

Drainage:

good drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist