Carex retroflexa, the reflexed sedge, is a species of flowering plant in the family Cyperaceae. It is native to southern Ontario, and the central and eastern United States A perennial reaching , it is tolerant of wet and dry soils and has moderate drought resistance. Preferring part shade but able to tolerate full sun, it is hardy in USDA zones 5 to 9, and is recommended as a lawn grass alternative.
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