Species Brome-Like Sedge
green-beige foliage

Brome-Like Sedge

Carex bromoides subsp. bromoides

Brome-Like Sedge (Carex bromoides subsp. bromoides) is a low-growing, perennial sedge plant found throughout much of the United States. It can reach up to a foot tall, forming clumps of up to 20 thin grass-like leaves that are light green in color and have a rough texture. In midsummer, it produces small, brown-green female and male spikes. This species enjoys full sun, and prefers damp, moist soils. They are often used in flowerbeds or borders, as a ground cover or for erosion control. They are also deer resistant and can help attract butterflies to the garden.

Watering:

Average

Propagation:

Division,Seed Propagation,Cutting,Stolon

Hardiness Zone:

Sun:

full sun,part shade

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

green

Growth Rate:

Low

Drought Tolerant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

watering

Brome-Like Sedge typically prefers moist soils, and should be watered regularly to maintain adequate soil moisture. During the spring and summer months, Brome-Like Sedge should be watered deeply but infrequently —about once every week — allowing the soil to nearly dry between watering cycles. During the autumn and winter, it should be watered less frequently, with watering sessions no more than once every 2 weeks. When watering, it is important to always check the soil moisture both above and below the surface of the soil. This will help to prevent over-watering and waterlogging. Additionally, it is important to water your Brome-Like Sedge from the base of the plants, as too much water on the foliage can potentially cause damage.

sunlight

The Brome-Like Sedge is a sun-loving plant species, meaning that it thrives in environments with ample sunlight. It fares best when provided with full sun or light shade. During the spring and summer months, this plant should receive 5 or 6 hours per day of direct sunlight, while in the fall and winter months, it should receive about 4 hours of direct sunlight. This species is not tolerant of prolonged shade, and should not be kept in an area with less than 3 hours of direct sunlight a day.

pruning

Brome-Like Sedge should be pruned in early spring before the new growth starts. The main goal of pruning is to remove dead, diseased or damaged growth. Cut off any dead or damaged leaves, stems, or seed heads. In addition, thin out the vegetation around the plant to manage its growth and encourage the development of new growth. Trimming should be done lightly so the plant isn't wiped out completely. Pruning too much or too often may damage or stunt the growth of the plant.