Hirsute Sedge typically starts flowering in April.
Hirsute Sedge
Carex hirsutella
Also Known As - Fuzzy Wuzzy SedgeHirsute Sedge is a small perennial Rush-like plant, native to wet lowlands of Northern Europe. It's a densely tufted, grass-like sedge that grows up to 15 cm tall. Its flowering heads have round clusters of golden yellow male flowers, and solitary female flowers. Its foliage is dark green and the leaves are stiff and hair-like. Its tough leathery seed capsules hold the tiny seeds, which make for a great addition to any bird or wildlife garden. Hirsute Sedge is frost hardy, and best grown in well-drained, evenly moist soils. It works best as a ground cover plant, or planted en masse as a border or to add texture to a wetland garden.
Watering:
Average
Propagation:
Division,Seed Propagation,Cutting,Layering Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
Flowers:
Green/Brown Flowers
Sun:
Partial Shade
Soil:
Sand, Loam, Humus Enriched
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green
Growth Rate:
Low
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
Care Level:
Medium
watering
Hirsute Sedge should be watered moderately and consistently during its growing season. It should be watered deeply and thoroughly about once a week. During the hottest and driest parts of the summer, it may need more frequent watering up to 2 or 3 times a week. In the spring and fall, watering is not as important and can be reduced to about once a month. In the wintertime, Hirsute Sedge shouldbe watered only when the soil becomes completely dry.
sunlight
Hirsute Sedge is a generally low-maintenance, drought-tolerant plant species that thrives in sunny locations. This plant species typically prefers areas that receive at least 6 hours of full sun, preferably in the morning. During warm summer days, the sedge will also tolerate some light shade in the afternoon. Full or partial shade is encouraged during the hottest part of the day to prevent potential scorching or wilting of the leaves. In colder regions, it is best to provide some shelter from strong winds to prevent winter damage.
pruning
Hirsute Sedge should be pruned once a year in late fall or early winter when it is completely dormant. To do this, cut out dead foliage using pruning shears. Cut the stems back to ground level and discard the removed foliage. Pruning the dead foliage helps encourage fresh new growth in the spring. After pruning, cut wider sections of the plant back to 4-6 inches from the ground to encourage thicker and fuller growth.
Season
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Starts Flowering
