Re: Carex
- To: s*@MAELSTROM.STJOHNS.EDU
- Subject: Re: [SG] Carex
- From: D* G*
- Date: Tue, 18 Jan 2000 13:38:12 -0500
At 10:56 AM 1/18/2000 -0500, you wrote:
>It was mentioned that Carex was easy to grow in containers. -- Is it grown
>in containers because it likes wet feet? Is invasive? Also, if
>container-grown, how should it be overwintered?
Well, I can only say I grow it in containers for its decorative use. Yes,
it likes wet feet. Invasive - no more so than many other grasses.
Overwintering, some of the hardy ones I just leave in place. I'm still
experimenting with seeing which ones are hardy.;-)
Doug
>Thanks!
>Mea Zick
>Maryland - Zone 7
>
Doug Green,
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