Species Sedge

Sedge

Carex glareosa subsp. glareosa x

Sedge (Carex glareosa subsp. glareosa x) is a moisture-tolerant and winter-hardy perennial grass fully adapted to a wide variety of wetland and bog habitats. Its foliage is narrow and bright green, providing a rustic texture to the landscape. It is a tough, drought-resistant species that has excellent erosion control abilities, making it perfect for naturalizing embankments, riparian zones, and rain gardens. Its dime-sized brown stalks transform into fluffy, long-stemmed fluffy brown flower spikes during the blooming season. Its calming visual qualities make it a stunning ornamental choice for many landscaping designs.

Watering:

Average

Propagation:

Division,Cutting,Seed Propagation,Layering Propagation,Stolon,Rhizome Propagation

Hardiness Zone:

Flowers:

Green/Brown Flowers

Sun:

full sun,part shade

Soil:

Sand

Fruits:

brown Fruits Ready In Fall

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

green

Growth Rate:

Low

Drought Tolerant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

watering

Sedge (Carex glareosa subsp. glareosa x) prefer moist, well-drained soils, so it is important to keep the soil evenly moist during the growing season. Water the plant deeply at least once a week, providing enough water to moisten the soil to a depth of several inches. In periods of extreme heat or drought, you may need to water more frequently. In winter, the plant requires much less water, but do not let the soil dry out completely.

sunlight

Sedge (Carex glareosa subsp. glareosa x) is a plant species that thrives best in full sunlight. It requires 8-10 hours of direct sunlight each day during the growing season. It is recommended that the plant be grown in an area with abundant sunshine to really let its colors and foliage pop. The plant prefers temperatures between 55-80 degrees Fahrenheit, and its best to avoid exposing it to temperatures below 45 degrees Fahrenheit. Sedge (Carex glareosa subsp. glareosa x) can tolerate partial shade, though it will not reach its full potential in such conditions. It is important to note that while Sedge enjoys full sunlight, it is best to give it several hours of shade during the hottest part of the day. This will prevent the plant from overheating, which can stunt its growth. Overall, Sedge requires full sunlight for 8-10 hours each day during the growing season, with an additional several hours of shade during the hottest part of the day.

pruning

For best results with Sedge (Carex glareosa subsp. glareosa x), prune in early spring. Pruning should be done lightly and selectively - no more than 1/3 of the foliage should be trimmed at 1 time. Prune to control size, maintain form, or to stimulate new growth. For a more informal look, selectively trim the tips of the foliage blades. Some flowering varieties may require removing spent blooms to encourage additional flowering.

Season

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

Harvesting of Carex glareosa subsp. glareosa x (Sedge) typically begins in late summer, usually in August or September.

Starts Flowering

The exact timing of flowering for Carex glareosa subsp. glareosa x varies depending on the climate and location. Generally, it begins flowering in late spring or early summer, usually between May and July.

Starts Flowering

The exact timing of flowering for Carex glareosa subsp. glareosa x varies depending on the climate and location. Generally, it begins flowering in late spring or early summer, usually between May and July.

Harvest Fruit

Harvesting of Carex glareosa subsp. glareosa x (Sedge) typically begins in late summer, usually in August or September.