Species Greenish White Sedge
light-green spikelets and, stems

Greenish White Sedge

Carex longii

Also Known As - Long's Sedge
Greenish White Sedge is an evergreen perennial grass native to the eastern United States. This species forms small tufts of upright blades of grass topped with distinctive pointed tips. Each culm is 5 to 10 inches long and is marked by a central vein running down the middle. Its leaves are linear and bright green in the center, fading to white at the margins. Its small flowers are dense and clustered in a distinctive flowerhead. The flowers are creamy white when open and greenish-white when closed. This species is found in moist meadows, wetlands, and wooded areas and is suited to wetter soils. Its unique foliage makes it an attractive addition to any landscape.

Watering:

Frequent

Propagation:

Division,Cutting,Seed Propagation,Rhizome Propagation

Hardiness Zone:

Flowers:

Green/Brown Flowers

Sun:

Sun, Partial Shade

Soil:

Sand

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

green

Growth Rate:

Low

Drought Tolerant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Care Level:

Medium

watering

Greenish White Sedge should be watered once a week, providing enough moisture to adequately hydrate the roots without completely saturating the soil. The amount of water should be moderate, about 1-2 inches per week. During dry or hot weather, it may be necessary to water a bit more frequently, but be sure to allow the soil to dry out before adding additional water. Additionally, it is important to avoid over-watering, so as not to cause root rot.

sunlight

The Greenish White Sedge (Carex longii) prefers partial to full shade, but can tolerate some sun if the soil is kept consistently moist. For optimal growth, this plant species needs 4-5 hours of direct sunlight throughout the day and can tolerate up to 6-7 hours of partial sun exposure. It is best to provide the plant with direct sunlight during the early hours of the day, such as from dawn to mid-morning, or during the afternoon when the sun is at its weakest. Direct sunlight during the peak hours of the day (10am-3pm) can cause the plant to dry out or become sunburned.

pruning

Greenish White Sedge (Carex longii) should be pruned in late winter or early spring, before new growth begins. Pruning helps keep the plant's form tidy and promotes bushier growth. Dead or diseased stems should be cut back to healthy tissue. For smaller hedges and accents, prune about 1-third of the stems to the ground. For taller hedges, prune lightly, removing only the top third of stems. Rejuvenation pruning can be done every 5 to 10 years by removing all of the stems to the ground. This encourages vigorous new growth.

Season

Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
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Starts Flowering

Greenish White Sedge typically starts flowering in April.