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:

Average

Hardiness Zone:

Flowers:

Green/Brown Flowers

Sun:

Sun

Soil:

Sand

Leaf:

Yes

Growth Rate:

Low

Drought Tolerant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

watering

Small Awned Sedge should be watered once a week, and should receive approximately 1 inch of water per week. Watering should be done in the morning before the sun rises, as this allows the water to soak deeply into the soil. The soil should be kept moist, but not waterlogged. Small Awned Sedge should not be allowed to dry out completely between waterings.

sunlight

Small Awned Sedge prefers full sun or lightly dappled shade in dry to moist, open to semi-shaded locations. The plant species grows best with 5 to 6 hours of direct sunlight per day.Full sun is best in the summer months, but during the winter, it can tolerate light shade to keep its leaves from getting burned. During extremely hot summer days, some protection from afternoon sun is advised to keep the foliage from scorching.

pruning

Small Awned Sedge can be pruned at any time of the year, however more severe pruning should be done in late summer or early fall. Less intensive pruning can be done in the spring. When pruning, cut unwanted stems back to healthy growth, or just below the ground. Cut stems near the base or rhizome for the best results. Remove any dead, damaged, or diseased stems. Pruning should be done with sharp pruners or shears to avoid damaging the plant. Pruning should be done conservatively; no more than 1-third of the plant should be removed at any time to prevent stressing the plant. When finished, water the plant deeply so it can recover quickly.

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