Carex Muskingumensis 'Little Midget'

Miniature Palm Sedge

Carex muskingumensis ‘Little Midget’ is a compact, cool-season sedge valued for its fine, palm-like foliage and tidy, clump-forming habit. Narrow green leaves are arranged in distinctive whorls along upright stems, creating a soft, textured effect from spring through fall, while small, inconspicuous flower spikes appear in early summer. Its smaller size and moisture tolerance make it well suited for shaded borders, woodland gardens, and water edges.

Type: Perennial sedge (grass-like)

Mature Size:
Width: 12–18 in
Height: 12–18 in
(10-year size: slowly expanding clumps)

USDA Zones: 4a–8b
Form: Upright, clump-forming with fine, palm-like texture
Light: Partial shade to full shade (tolerates sun with adequate moisture)
Soil: Moist to wet soils; tolerates average garden soils
Water: Moderate to high; prefers consistent moisture

Wildlife: Provides cover; supports beneficial insects


Features & Landscape Uses


Unique palm-like foliage adds fine texture



Compact size for edging and small spaces



Excellent for rain gardens and moist areas



Works well in shade and woodland plantings




Care
Very low-maintenance. Cut back in late winter or early spring to refresh growth. Prefers consistent moisture and performs well near water features or in rain gardens. Divide every few years if needed to maintain vigor.

Plant type

Perennial, Sedge

Height

12-18''

Width

12-18"

Hardiness zones

4–8

Sunlight

Full Shade, Partial Shade

Growth rate

Slow

Bloom time

Late Summer

Flower color

Brown

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Yellow

Soil

Average, Highly Adaptable, Well Drained

Landscape use

Container, Mass Planting

Shape

Clump, Upright

Drought tolerant

No