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Carex is a large and diverse genus of flowering plants in the Cyperaceae (sedge) family, comprising over 2,000 species. These grass-like perennials are found worldwide in wetlands, meadows, and woodland margins, playing important ecological roles in their native habitats.
Astilbe × arendsii
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Thrives in the same partial sun, high water conditions as sedge
Water: High · Height: 60 cm · Soil: Prefers moist to wet soils; tolerates poor drainage and boggy conditions.
These three thrive alongside sedge — and alongside each other.
