Species Fewseeded Bog Sedge
brown flowers with green-yellow foliage and stems

Fewseeded Bog Sedge

Carex microglochin

Also Known As - Bristle Sedge,False Uncinia Sedge
Fewseeded Bog Sedge (Carex microglochin) is a perennial sedge of wetland areas. It is native to North America and typically grows in shallow water or damp soils. It produces slender, wiry stems with alternate grass-like leaves and light brown seedheads at the top. These upright stems can reach up to 50 cm high. They usually spread and form clumps when mature. This wetland sedge is common in bogs, marshes, and wet meadows, and is a valuable addition to garden borders or naturalized areas. It is drought tolerant and deer resistant, making it an ideal plant choice for difficult sites.

Watering:

Minimal

Propagation:

Seed Propagation,Division,Rhizome Propagation,Cutting

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

Fewseeded Bog Sedge (Carex microglochin) needs to be kept moist but not overly wet. It should be watered 1 to 2 times a week. In summer, the watering should be increased to 2 to 3 times a week. For best results, lightly water the soil each time. The soil should be allowed to partially dry out between waterings to help ensure drainage. Water sparingly in winter as the plant does not need much.

sunlight

Fewseeded Bog Sedge (Carex microglochin) is a plant species that prefers partial to full sun exposure, with at least 4 hours of direct sunlight per day being optimal. It should be placed in an area that is exposed to direct sunlight most of the day, especially during the early morning hours. An ideal location for this species of plant would be an area of your garden that receives bright, direct sunlight between the hours of 8am – 2pm. Carex microglochin should not be placed in an area where it receives direct, hot afternoon sunlight, as this could cause the foliage to become scorched and die.

pruning

Fewseeded Bog Sedge (Carex microglochin) should be pruned after flowering, during autumn and early winter. It is best to wait until the flowering stalks have dried before pruning back any of the older stems of the sedge. It is important not to prune the plant too severely as this could compromise its growth. Also, be sure to trim lightly and not to cut through too much of the stem as this could result in the plant not having enough nutrients and energy to survive. Pruning should include removing some of the stem, along with all dead and dying leaves and stems. It is best to prune the stems back to about 6 inches above ground level. This will help promote vigorous new growth in the next season.