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We ship all plants usps priority mail. They arrive to most locations within 2-3 days. We package all plants to retain moisture to up to 10 days in transit. All plants ships from our warehouses in Tennessee. All plants are grown and shipped from out Altamont (zip) 37301 location. We do drop ship for re-sellers also for those wanting to resell our plants.
How We Protect Your Plants For Transit
All plants are dug and immediately taken to our warehouse and tera-sorb moisture retention gel is applied to the roots and then wrapped in plastic to retain superior moisture for transit. They are placed in corogated cardboard shipping boxes for protection when shipped
Upon Receipt Of Your Plants
Upon receipt of your plants, unpack and unwrap the roots and mist with water. Plant within 24-48 hours. If you can not plant within this time frame, put your plants in a cool location (ex- basement, garage or cellar) and water the roots daily. Cover them back up with the plastic so they will not dry out until you can plant them. After planted, water every evening after the sun goes down for 5 days.
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Description
Three square sedge is a wonderful addition to your lawn.
The long grass thrives in hardiness zones 3-9 and grows well in both partial shade and full sun. Some grass will grow in zone 2 as well. The grass blooms in spring, summer, and autumn, and yields tiny yellow flowers that make any landscape visually appealing. The grass grows in several types of soil and is tolerant of drought. Three square sedge makes a beautiful border around lakes or ponds and looks great in water gardens.
This sedge part of the bulrush family.
At maturity, the grass grows up to 4 feet tall. However, some blades of grass can grow up to 30 inches.
The blades are around 9 mm wide. The stem, also called the culm, has 1-5 leaves that stand erect. The culm is concave, and there are three angles between each stem. Each stem has a white, spongy substance inside. The leaves of the grass grow near the bottom of the stem and are varying lengths. The blades of grass are a neutral shade of green, but some blades are bluish-green. The grass is thick and has a smooth texture. Three square sedge has tiny spikes that vary in color. The spikes can be purple, orange, red, or translucent.
This sedge reproduces by seed colonizers of an area via reproduction. Three square sedge also has medicinal properties and is edible. It is often used by Native Americans for consumption and to make hats and baskets.
The grass blooms at the start of spring and into the fall and is found in Nova Scotia, Washington state, and parts of South America. The grass grows wild in marshes and freshwater in the Gulf and Atlantic coasts. This sedge can be used for cattle grazing, but other animals also eat the grass, such as Canada geese, snow geese, and muskrats. The submerged section of the grass is a shelter for small aquatic animals, and it is a food source for reptiles, fish, frogs, and other aquatic wildlife.