Species Grasslike Sedge
brown-yellow spikelet on a green stem with green foliage

Grasslike Sedge

Carex panicea

Grasslike Sedge (Carex panicea) is a low-growing, perennial sedge with a grass-like appearance. It has bright green, linear leaves and brownish flower spikes in the summer. The plant is hardy in most climates and is an ideal choice for wet areas or shade gardens. It makes an excellent ground cover and can be used to replace grass in areas with high moisture levels. Grasslike Sedge is easy to care for and does not require frequent mowing or trimming. The foliage is delicate and attractive, providing a beautiful and low-maintenance addition to the landscape.

Watering:

Average

Propagation:

Division,Seed Propagation,Cutting,Layering Propagation

Hardiness Zone:

Flowers:

Purple|Green/Brown Flowers

Sun:

full sun,part shade

Soil:

Sand

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

green,yellow,brown

Growth Rate:

Low

Drought Tolerant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

watering

Grasslike Sedge (Carex panicea) should be watered regularly, but avoid overwatering. It prefers moist soil and requires regular watering during its active growth season, which is usually from spring to early fall. During this period water your Grasslike Sedge regularly and make sure the soil stays moist but not soggy. Watering every 5-7 days is usually enough during this period. It is best to water thoroughly in the morning so that the foliage has time to dry out during the day. In the winter months when the plant is dormant, reduce watering and water the Grasslike Sedge every 3 - 4 weeks. Doing so will help it also go into dormancy more quickly. Make sure the soil remains slightly damp and reduce watering even further if the soil remains saturated.

sunlight

Grasslike Sedge (Carex panicea) grows best in medium to full sun throughout the day. It prefers a minimum of 4 hours of direct sunlight each day to grow and thrive. During the warmer months in spring, summer, and early autumn, 6 to 8 hours of direct sun will benefit this species. During cooler seasonal timeframes such as late autumn and early winter, 4 to 6 hours of direct sunlight will allow for successful growth. In areas with more extreme seasonal temperatures, it is best to reduce the amount of light it receives to the low end of the spectrum 4 to 6 hours.

pruning

Grasslike Sedge (Carex panicea) should be pruned in late winter or early spring. If you're Pruning it for shape or to eliminate dead or diseased foliage, just remove any existing dead or damaged growth. If you’re pruning to remove a simply remove a few inches from the tips of any overly long stems. Be sure not to prune more than 1-third of the overall height of the plant from any 1 stem at 1 time. If the plant is getting too large and you need to reduce its overall size, prune the tallest stems by 1-third of the overall height. Be sure not to prune too much at once so you don't shock the plant and cause damage.

Season

Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Starts Flowering

Grasslike Sedge typically starts flowering in June.