Species Lyngbye's Sedge
orange-black flowers with green foliage and stems

Lyngbye's Sedge

Carex lyngbyei

Lyngbye's Sedge (Carex lyngbyei) is a perennial, grass-like flowering plant found mainly in coastal, wetland areas. It grows in dense clusters, producing robust, leaf-like stems up to 3 feet tall. The leaves of this species are deep green in color, and a sheath of fine, white woolly hairs covers each stem. The flowers form during late spring or early summer, with nodding spikes of brown-tinged, golden-yellow seed clusters that quickly mature and become filled with small, black seeds. With its tolerance for both wet and salt conditions, Lyngbye's Sedge is highly coveted in naturalized landscapes, where it is often used to stabilize eroding shorelines, create screens and fill shallow water areas.

Watering:

Minimal

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

Woodrush Sedge should be watered 2 to 3 times a week, depending on your climate. It is best to water your plant deeply but infrequently, rather than shallowly and often. Generally, it is best to wait until the soil has dried out visibly before re-watering. To provide the most water to your Woodrush Sedge, water it in the morning and/or evening. Water until the soil is saturated but not soggy. Be sure to water the soil and not just the foliage.

sunlight

Woodrush Sedge is a robust plant species native to the United States that requires full sun to partial shade to thrive. It prefers moist to wet soils that are high in organic matter with moderate to regular watering and can tolerate minor flooding. It performs best in full sun, 4-6 hours of direct sunlight per day, but can also tolerate partial shade as long as it still receives at least 3 hours per day of direct sunlight. During the summer months, when the days are longer, Woodrush Sedge should receive at least 6 hours of direct sunlight each day for optimal growth.

pruning

Woodrush Sedge (Carex luzulina var. luzulina) should be pruned twice a year, once in late winter and again in midsummer. Prune in late winter to remove dead foliage and thin stems. This will help promote vigorous new growth. Prune again in midsummer, trimming off any excess growth and encouraging the plant to grow more thickly. This will help create a fuller plant and suppress weeds. Snipping off any blooms at the tips of the stems can also encourage further flowering. Use sharp pruners to get a clean cut and avoid any damage to the stems.

Season

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Starts Flowering

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