Crawford's Sedge

Crawford's Sedge should be watered 2-3 times a week throughout the growing season with 1 - 1.5 inches of water each time. Make sure to water deeply, so that water reaches down to the root level. Watering should be done early in the morning, allowing any excess water to evaporate before the temperatures heat up in the afternoon. As the weather gets colder, you can decrease the amount and frequency of watering. Also, take into account rain and rainfall before applying additional water. During the winter season, this type of plant is usually hardy enough not to require much, if any, additional water.

This species of plant does best in partially shaded to full shady conditions and does not prefer direct sunlight. It should receive no more than 3-4 hours of direct sunlight in the morning or late afternoon. It is best to avoid exposing this species of plant to direct sunlight during the hottest parts of the day. This will provide the best environment for its growth and health.

Crawford's Sedge (Carex crawfordii) should be lightly pruned in early spring (March-April). This species benefits from light pruning to remove dead and diseased foliage. Rejuvenating pruning can be done in mid-late spring (May-June). Prune stems back to 1-2 inches above the soil line. Since this species is clump-forming, it should be left unpruned in areas where it is naturalized.