Eastern Few Fruited Sedge typically starts flowering in May.
Eastern Few Fruited Sedge
Carex oligocarpa
Also Known As - Richwoods SedgeEastern Few Fruited Sedge (Carex oligocarpa) is a perennial evergreen sedge found in moist, shady woodlands, wet meadows, and on forested wetlands. It features grass-like foliage, which may be blue-green, yellow-green, or reddish in color, depending on the lighting. In the late summer, it produces golden-brown, loose clusters of seed heads. This plant may spread by seed or rhizomes and is often seen in large patches. It is deer resistant, salt tolerant, drought resistant, and attracts birds and beneficial insects. Eastern Few Fruited Sedge requires little maintenance and can be used as a buffer strip along roadsides, waterways, and in wetland restoration projects.
Watering:
Average
Propagation:
Division,Cutting,Seed Propagation,Stolon
Hardiness Zone:
Flowers:
Purple|Green/Brown Flowers In Spring
Sun:
Sun, Partial Shade, Shade
Soil:
Loam
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green
Growth Rate:
Low
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
Care Level:
Easy
watering
Eastern Few Fruited Sedge should be watered about once per week when grown in a container, either outdoors or indoors. When grown outdoors, water should be applied when the top inch or 2 of soil begins to dry out. When grown indoors, water should be applied when the soil surface appears dry. The soil should also be allowed to slightly dry out between waterings. Although Eastern Few Fruited Sedge is drought-tolerant, it is best to avoid overwatering, particularly when grown in containers.
sunlight
Eastern Few Fruited Sedge is best grown in full sun to partial shade. It should receive at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight each day to ensure the best growth. During the peak of summer, Eastern Few Fruited Sedge benefits from some shade in the middle of the day to provide it some respite from the hottest temperatures. In general, Eastern Few Fruited Sedge will do best in an area that receives sun for the majority of the day and some protection from the hot afternoon sun.
pruning
Eastern Few Fruited Sedge should be pruned in late spring to early summer. Pruning should only be done to remove dead or dying foliage and to thin out dense portions of the plant to promote air circulation. Care should be taken to preserve as many of the flowers and seed heads as possible since this helps spread the seed to increase the growth of new plants. Pruning should be done sparingly, taking no more than 20-30% of the growth off at each pruning, and only when absolutely necessary.
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Starts Flowering
