Lined Sedge

Lined Sedge plants should be watered weekly in spring and summer, and biweekly in fall. The amount of water should be enough to keep the soil lightly moist without being overly wet. During the summer months, it helps to mulch around plants to help retain water in the soil and reduce water loss due to evaporation. It is important to water Lined Sedge plants slowly and deeply in order for the moisture to reach the roots. Too much water too quickly can cause the water to runoff, never reaching the plant's roots.

Lined Sedge (Carex striatula) thrives in partial shade to sunny areas with plenty of indirect light. In regions with very hot summers, the plant should be kept out of direct sunlight during the hottest part of the day, especially during the afternoon. Morning sunlight is preferable. Too much direct sunlight can damage the foliage and diminish the plant's growth. It is best to grow Lined Sedge in an area with 4 to 6 hours of sunlight per day.

Lined Sedge should be pruned twice a year. In the spring it should be cut back by up to 1/3 to encourage new growth and to keep the plants looking neat and tidy. This should be done just before new growth begins in late spring. In the fall, the plants should be cut back again, to a few inches above the ground. This will help to reduce the possibility of disease and pest problems in the summer months and will also keep the plants looking aesthetically pleasing. Pruning should be done in moderate amounts so as not to damage the plants and pruning shears should be sharp to ensure clean cuts.