Species Hall's Sedge
orange-brown spikelets with green leaves and stems

Hall's Sedge

Carex hallii

Also Known As - Deer Sedge
Hall's Sedge (Carex hallii) is a small, clumping perennial grass native to western North America. Growing up to 24 inches tall, it forms spreading tufts of thin, dark green foliage. Its slightly arching, yellow-green flower heads are held peek-a-boo atop the foliage. In late spring each plant produces numerous, distinctive, white anthers which flutter in the breeze. Perfect for growing in wet areas, Hall's Sedge provides an excellent choice for moist, shady woodland gardens. Plus it's a great choice for creating a lasting floral display along stream banks and pond edges.

Watering:

Minimal

Propagation:

Division,Cutting,Seed Propagation,Stolon

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

Hall’s Sedge requires moderate amounts of water, although it is somewhat drought tolerant. During the growing season, water the plant deeply about once per week, ensuring that the soil moistens up to a depth of at least 8 inches. During periods of hot, dry weather the plant may need to be watered more frequently. In winter, reduce the frequency of watering to about once every 2 weeks.

sunlight

Hall's Sedge (Carex hallii) is a perennial species that enjoys partial to full sun exposure. For ideal growth of this plant species, it requires at least 6 to 7 hours of direct sunlight per day during the growing season. It will also do well if provided with 5 to 6 hours of direct sunlight during spring and summer. During winter, Hall's Sedge prefers 4 to 5 hours of direct sunlight per day. For optimal growth, Hall's Sedge should receive some morning sunlight and at least a few hours of warm afternoon sunshine. It is important to note that this species is not tolerant of heavy shade, and it will not flourish in such deep shade conditions. Additionally, too much direct sunlight may cause the leaves to burn or bleach, so it is important to carefully monitor the amount of sunlight your plants receive to ensure they remain healthy.

pruning

Hall's Sedge should be pruned once per year in early spring. It is best to prune just enough to allow the plant to maintain a neat, rounded growth habit. Remove any dead or broken stems at their base and cut back leafy stems by an inch or 2. Pruning too heavily will reduce the size of the plant and weaken any flowers that appear. Prune to promote good air circulation and adequate light.