False Hop Sedge

False Hop Sedge (Carex lupuliformis) does best when watered every 2 weeks. For best success, water thoroughly until the soil is completely saturated and then allow for the soil to dry out in between waterings. During periods of drought, or when planting in sandy soils, False Hop Sedge may require watering up to once a week. During cooler months, the frequency of watering can be reduced to once a month.

False Hop Sedge grows best in full sun or light shade. It prefers soils that are constantly moist and receives at least 4 hours of direct sunlight daily. It should be placed in an area that receives the most sunlight possible, ideally receiving sunlight all day. In extremely hot climates, midday sunlight may need to be partially filtered, to avoid the plant overexposing.

False Hop Sedge is best pruned during the spring months, when the soil has had a chance to warm up and the temperature outside has been consistently warm for a few weeks. Pruning for this plant species should be done carefully and sparingly. The stems should be cut back to the ground after the previous year's growth has begun to yellow. This should be done in order to promote healthy new growth and to keep the plant from getting too large. Dead or broken stems should also be removed in order to encourage new and healthy growth. It is important to remember to not prune the plant too much as this could damage the plant and even kill it.