Species Beautiful Sedge
lime-brown spikelets with lime foliage

Beautiful Sedge

Carex concinna

Also Known As - Low Northern Sedge
Beautiful Sedge is a low-maintenance ornamental plant with a bright, eye-catching appearance. It has paddle-shaped leaves which grow in an upright, tufted form, emerging from an extensive underground root system. This species is native to East-Asia and grows best in damp to semi-moist soil, but can tolerate drought. Its green-bronze leaves make it a perfect addition to a natural-style garden and it's also quite resistant to common garden pests. Additionally, it produces vaguely pigmented flower panicles with light pink or white bracts in springā€”a perfect bonus for any garden.

Watering:

Average

Hardiness Zone:

Sun:

full sun,part shade

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

green

Growth Rate:

Low

Drought Tolerant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Care Level:

Medium

watering

Fibrous-Root Sedge should be watered 1-2 times per week, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings. During warm weather, it may require more frequent watering. During the winter, reduce watering to once per month or less since the plant does not actively grow during this time. To water, use a gentle stream of tepid water and avoid saturating the soil.

sunlight

Fibrous-Root Sedge (Carex communis var. communis) grows best in full sun or partial shade. In climates with strong solar radiation, such as the Mediterranean climate, it is best to give the plants a few hours of afternoon shade, especially during the hottest months of the year. In areas with milder climates, full sun exposure is ideal for optimal growth.

pruning

Fibrous-Root Sedge (Carex communis var. communis) should be pruned in late winter or early spring. In order to encourage healthy growth, it is best to remove up to half of the top growth. This can be done by cutting the plant back to 4-5 inches above the ground. It is important not to take off more than half of the top growth as this can weaken the plant. The best time to prune Fibrous-Root Sedge is shortly after it produces its new growth in the spring. This timing allows the plant to regrow quickly and remain healthy.

Season

Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
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Mar
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May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Starts Flowering

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