Species Douglas' Sedge
brown-white spikelets with green foliage and stems

Douglas' Sedge

Carex douglasii

Douglas' Sedge (Carex douglasii) is a short evergreen perennial native to the US west coast from Southern California to Alaska. It's a grass-like grass-like plant with a low-growing, ornamental habit. It has thin stems and narrow green foliage. The foliage forms a mound that is topped with sprays of small brown flowers in the summertime. The foliage of Douglas' Sedge takes on a beautiful golden hue when exposed to sun. It's a great choice for a groundcover, and looks especially attractive mixed with other decorative groundcovers and rockery plants. It's an ideal plant for providing erosion control on banks and slopes. Full to part sun is best when growing Douglas' Sedge, and it prefers moist soils that are well-drained.

Watering:

Frequent

Propagation:

Division,Seed Propagation,Cutting,Layering Propagation

Hardiness Zone:

Flowers:

Green/Brown Flowers

Sun:

full sun

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

green

Growth Rate:

Low

Drought Tolerant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

watering

Douglas' Sedge should be watered regularly to ensure it thrives. During the summer months, water the plant every 3-4 days, making sure the soil is moist but not soggy. In the winter, water may be needed only once per week or less, depending on local humidity levels. During periods of extreme heat or drought, supplemental watering could be done 2-3 times per week. It is important to pay attention to adequate drainage when watering Douglas' Sedge, as it will not tolerate standing water.

sunlight

Douglas' Sedge (Carex douglasii) is a plant species native to the western United States and Canada. It prefers moist environments and thrives in full sun or partial shade. For optimal health and growth, Douglas' Sedge should be exposed to as much direct sunlight as possible. It is best suited for locations that receive at least 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight each day, either morning or afternoon, preferably both. In areas with weak sun exposure, Douglas' Sedge may require supplemental lighting in order to thrive.

pruning

Douglas' Sedge (Carex douglasii) should be pruned annually in the winter or early spring before new growth appears and the plants begin actively growing. Pruning should remove any dead, diseased, or damaged foliage, as well as any stems that are crossing or otherwise crowding the plant. The goal is to keep the plant looking tidy and not overly full, so pruning should be done judiciously. In addition to shaping the plant, pruning can help promote air circulation and deter pathogens. If necessary, Douglas' Sedge can also be trimmed lightly in early summer to maintain its size and shape.

Season

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

Douglas' Sedge typically starts flowering in April.