Carex x 'The Beatles' – Mop Top Sedge

Carex x 'The Beatles' – Mop Top Sedge

One of the most charming low groundcovers available, Carex x 'The Beatles' forms a dense, mop-top carpet of fine dark green foliage just 3–4 inches tall. It tolerates light foot traffic, making it a wonderful lawn alternative or filler between stepping stones and along paths. Deer resistant and bog tolerant, it blooms in summer and attracts butterflies. Possibly a hybrid of C. gitata x C. ornithipoda.

Key Features:

• Perennial; Evergreen
• Deer resistant; bog tolerant
• Attracts butterflies
• Ultra-low groundcover; tolerates light foot traffic
• Excellent lawn alternative, path filler, stepping stone border
• Part shade

Growing Details:
Height: 3–4 in | Spread: 12–18 in
Exposure: Part Shade | Water: Moist
Bloom time: Summer | Bloom color: Brown (ornamental foliage)
USDA Hardiness Zone: 7–9