Carex baileyi typically starts flowering in April.
Bailey's Sedge
Carex baileyi
Bailey's Sedge (Carex baileyi) is an herbaceous perennial native to North America. It forms dense clumps of thick, narrow leaves of green to purple-green in color. In early to mid-summer, the plant displays spikes of small, yellow-green flower spikes that later become brown seedheads. Bailey's Sedge grows in moist to wet soils in full sun or light shade and is tolerant of a variety of soils. It is an easy plant to care for and requires little pruning or maintenance, making it a great choice for low-maintenance landscaping. Its clumping habit provides excellent cover and ground cover for wetlands and other areas with moist soil.
Watering:
Minimal
Propagation:
Seed Propagation,Division,Rhizome Propagation,Cutting
Hardiness Zone:
Flowers:
Green/Brown Flowers
Sun:
Sun, Partial Shade
Soil:
Clay, Sand
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green
Growth Rate:
Low
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
Care Level:
Medium
watering
Bailey's Sedge should be watered when its soil looks and feels dry. On average, water it about once every 1-2 weeks. Make sure that when you water it, you water deeply to give the plant its full share of moisture and that no excess moisture is being left in the pot. Additionally, be sure to empty the drainage saucer that the pot may be resting in after watering if applicable.
sunlight
Bailey's Sedge does best in full sun to partial shade conditions. It should receive at least 4 hours of direct sunlight per day. This sun should be evenly spaced out and not concentrated within a 4-hour period; rather, it should be spread out throughout the day. If Bailey's Sedge is planted in an area that receives more shade, it should receive indirect sunlight for at least 2 hours a day in order to thrive and produce more vibrant, healthy plants.
pruning
Bailey's Sedge (Carex baileyi) should be pruned lightly in early spring, before the new growth starts. Prune back any damaged or dead leaves or stalks. If your sedge is leggy, trim back up to 1-third of the old growth to help promote bushier growth in its place. After the initial pruning, deadhead any brown or wilted foliage to keep the plant neat and tidy throughout the season. Prune off any foliage that turns brown in the fall, or shortly after the first frost of the season.
Season
Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Sep
Oct
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Dec
Jan
Feb
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Apr
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Aug
Starts Flowering
