Goose grass (Carex hirta) is a grass plant that can grow 50cm – 1.5m tall and 10cm – 50cm wide.
This plant has several common names including: goose grass, hairy sedge or hammer sedge.
This is a evergreen plant that takes 2-5 years to reach full maturity.
Plant profile
Common name: goose grass, hairy sedge, hammer sedge
Scientific name: Carex hirta
Plant type: Grasses
Habit: Bushy
Height: 50cm – 1.5m
Spread: 10cm – 50cm
Foliage: Evergreen
Sunlight: Full Sun, Partial shade
Soil: Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Moisture: Moist but well drained, Poorly drained
Garden type: Wildflower meadow, Wildlife Gardens
Seasonal colors
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How to plant Goose grass (Carex hirta) – Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Cultivation profiles – Growing Goose grass (Carex hirta) – Yoan MARTIN, CC BY-SA 2.0 FR, via Wikimedia Commons
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