Sturdy Sedge
Carex alma
Watering:
Frequent
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.
