Woodrush Sedge

Woodrush Sedge is a shade-tolerant grass-like plant that prefers moist soils and should be watered thoroughly. Water the plant deeply and infrequently, about once or twice a week depending on your local climate and the amount of rainfall. Provide enough water to moisten the entire root zone, usually 1-2 inches per week. Water during the cool part of the day to prevent evaporation and pay attention to the condition of the soil; if it feels dry to the touch, it is time to water. If the soil is still moist, then wait an additional 1-2 days before watering again.

Woodrush sedge needs lots of sunlight in order to reach its full potential. It grows best in full sun to part shade exposure for at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight each day. While the plant can tolerate some shade, it will not perform as well in areas with extensively shady conditions. The best time of the day for maximum sunlight is in the morning – specifically between 8am and 10am, when the sun hits the plants directly. Later in the day, the sunlight may still be harsh, though not as intense as in the morning.

Woodrush Sedge (Carex luzulina var. ablata) does not require pruning. It is cultivates best with deadheading, which means removing spent flowers and seedheads to encourage new growth and prevent unwanted self-seeding. In general, pruning is not recommended for this plant species as it can become unruly. Deadheading should take place in late summer, as soon as all the seedheads are brown and dry. Deadheading can be done by cutting the flowering stem up to the next stem.