Species Bent Northern Sedge

Bent Northern Sedge

Carex deflexa var. deflexa

Bent Northern Sedge is a spreading perennial plant native to northern parts of Europe, Asia, and North America. Its tall, densely-clumped stems are often cloaked with long, bright-green leaves. Its inconspicuous flowers are greenish-brown and bloom from May through August. This species tolerates moist to wet conditions and is typically found on moist meadows, pond edges, and in marshes and stream banks. It adds a great deal of texture to gardens and is often used as an ornamental plant. Bent Northern Sedge provides excellent year-round cover, food, and nesting habitat for wildlife.

Watering:

Average

Propagation:

Division,Cutting,Seed Propagation,Stolon

Hardiness Zone:

Sun:

full sun,part sun/part shade

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

green,yellow

Growth Rate:

Low

Drought Tolerant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Care Level:

Medium

watering

Bent Northern Sedge should be watered once or twice a week, depending on the conditions in the particular environment. In general, it should be watered deeply, but not enough to cause standing water. In hot weather, it may require more frequent watering; during cooler temperatures, the plant needs less water. Ensure the soil stays moist but not waterlogged. It is important to water the plant soon after planting – during the establishment period – to help stimulate root growth.

sunlight

Bent Northern Sedge (Carex deflexa var. deflexa) grows best in moist, sunny sites with partial to full sun. This species thrives in areas that receive at least 6 hours of direct sunlight each day, preferably early in the morning. When grown in full sun, the plants will grow taller and fuller than when grown in partial sun.

pruning

Bent Northern Sedge plants should be pruned in the late winter or early spring. Prune off any dead or damaged foliage with pruning shears or a sharp knife. If the plant is in need of further shape or size maintenance, then selectively prune back shoots to the desired size and shape. Pruning too early may result in the loss of flowers. Pruning should be done selectively, so that the overall shape of the plant is preserved. Take care not to damage the terminal bud and too many side shoots, as this will limit the options for pruning in the subsequent season.