Species White-Tinged Sedge
Dark-green-cream foliage.

White-Tinged Sedge

Carex albicans var. albicans

White-Tinged Sedge (Carex albicans var. albicans) is an easy-to-grow ornamental plant that adds beauty and texture to any outdoor space. It flourishes in moist, sunny areas with some partial shade. Its bright green foliage sports some thin white stripes that give it a unique and eye-catching look. The stem of its triangular ridge is rigid with long, broad blades reaching up to 2 feet in length. Flower head spikes of yellowish-green stamens appear in late spring or early summer. It is deer- and rabbit-resistant, and can be used to complement shrubs, trees, and other ornamental grasses. White-Tinged Sedge thrives in USDA Zones 6-9.

Watering:

Frequent

Propagation:

Division,Seed Propagation,Cutting

Hardiness Zone:

Sun:

full sun,part shade

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

green,yellow

Growth Rate:

Low

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Care Level:

Medium

watering

The White-Tinged Sedge should be watered once a week, approximately 1-2 inches deep. During the summer months it is best to water in the morning, so the soil can dry in the afternoon sun. During the fall and winter months, water only when the soil is dry. To determine if watering is necessary, stick your finger in the soil up to the second knuckle. If the soil feels dry, it is time to water.

sunlight

White-Tinged Sedge (Carex albicans var. albicans) does best when grown in full sun to partial shade. It will tolerate some shade but will perform better when grown in full sun. This plant needs a minimum of 4 to 6 hours of direct sunlight each day. For optimal growth, grow in an area that receives 6 to 8 hours of full sun during the summer months.

pruning

White-Tinged Sedge (Carex albicans var. albicans) benefits from light, maintenance pruning. In the spring, before the plant begins to actively grow, cut off any stems and foliage that appear old, dead or damaged. In the hottest areas, it can be beneficial to prune again in midsummer to control growth and keep heights low. When pruning in midsummer, take care to not remove more than 1-third of the shoots and foliage at any 1 time.