Spreading Sedge

Spreading Sedge should be watered deeply on a regular basis. It should be watered early in the morning or late in the evening. During warmer months, water in the morning for best results. During the hottest days of summer, it should be watered twice a week to prevent wilting. During the colder months, water less frequently, approximately every 10 to 14 days. Soil should be kept moist and drained well.

Spreading Sedge (Carex laxiculmis var. laxiculmis) appreciates partial to full sun, and prefers growing in moist soil. It typically does best when provided with about 5-6 hours of direct sunlight per day. In areas with intense summer sunlight, namely in the Southwestern United States, it should be provided shade during the mid-day hours to prevent scorching. It can also be grown in partial shade with reduced sunlight during the hottest parts of the day.

Spreading Sedge should be pruned in late summer or early autumn. Pruning should be done by cutting the stems to ground level. This will help to control its size and shape and prevent it from becoming too dense and spreading too widely. It is important to not cut too much so that the plant is able to maintain its vigor. Additionally, any dead leaves should be removed to reduce disease and improve light availability to the lower portions of the plant. This will help to promote growth and health of the plant.