Species Sedge

Sedge

Carex lyngbyei x

Sedge (Carex lyngbyei x) is an evergreen flowering perennial perfect for any garden. It has long, light green, grass-like foliage and yellow flowers in spring. The foliage of this species is especially tolerant of drought, salt, and clay soil. It's easy to care for and drought tolerant. Plant it in full sun to part shade in moist to wet soil, and you will be rewarded with an evergreen accent for your garden beds. Sedge works well for erosion control on slopes, and can even be planted in wet areas. Its tolerance to foot traffic and its lush growth habit make it popular for paths and walkways.

Watering:

Minimal

Hardiness Zone:

Flowers:

Purple Flowers

Sun:

full sun,part shade

Leaf:

Yes

Growth Rate:

Low

Drought Tolerant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

watering

Woodrush Sedge is a shade-tolerant grass-like plant that prefers moist soils and should be watered thoroughly. Water the plant deeply and infrequently, about once or twice a week depending on your local climate and the amount of rainfall. Provide enough water to moisten the entire root zone, usually 1-2 inches per week. Water during the cool part of the day to prevent evaporation and pay attention to the condition of the soil; if it feels dry to the touch, it is time to water. If the soil is still moist, then wait an additional 1-2 days before watering again.

sunlight

Woodrush sedge needs lots of sunlight in order to reach its full potential. It grows best in full sun to part shade exposure for at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight each day. While the plant can tolerate some shade, it will not perform as well in areas with extensively shady conditions. The best time of the day for maximum sunlight is in the morning – specifically between 8am and 10am, when the sun hits the plants directly. Later in the day, the sunlight may still be harsh, though not as intense as in the morning.

pruning

Woodrush Sedge (Carex luzulina var. ablata) does not require pruning. It is cultivates best with deadheading, which means removing spent flowers and seedheads to encourage new growth and prevent unwanted self-seeding. In general, pruning is not recommended for this plant species as it can become unruly. Deadheading should take place in late summer, as soon as all the seedheads are brown and dry. Deadheading can be done by cutting the flowering stem up to the next stem.

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