Species Parry's Sedge
grey-brown spikelets, green foliage and stems

Parry's Sedge

Carex parryana

Parry's Sedge (Carex parryana) is a perennial plant native to western North America. It grows in dry grassland and open forests. With its deep-green, narrow leaves, it is a lush, attractive species of sedge. It thrives in full or partial sun and moist soils. In summer, its masses of small, yellow flowers create a brilliant display of color. Parry's Sedge is a great choice for planting in large groups to provide masses of ground cover and a beautiful backdrop for other flower beds. An all-around favorite, this low-maintenance plant is both drought tolerant and deer resistant.

Watering:

Minimal

Propagation:

Division,Seed Propagation,Cutting,Layering Propagation

Hardiness Zone:

Flowers:

Green/Brown Flowers

Sun:

Sun

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

green,yellow

Growth Rate:

Low

Drought Tolerant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Invasive:

Yes

Care Level:

Medium

watering

Parry's Sedge should be watered once every 1-2 weeks during the growing season (May-September). The soil should be moistened to a depth of 4-6 inches. During the winter months (November-March), the plant should be watered sparingly (about once a month) to prevent the soil from drying out completely and to allow the roots to go dormant. Depending on the location and season, extra water may be required.

sunlight

Parry's Sedge typically prefers either partial sun or full shade, but is tolerant of a range of light intensities. The plant grows best in moist, well-drained but consistently moist soils. When growing in direct sunlight, plants can benefit from morning sun and evening shade. In general, 4 to 5 hours of direct sunlight per day is ideal for this species.

pruning

Parry’s Sedge should be pruned once a year in late spring or early summer, just prior to flowering. Prune the entire plant (stems & foliage) about 1/3 to 1/2 of its total height. This should be done with sharp scissors or pruners to ensure clean and efficient cuts. Remove any dead or brown foliage and trim away any loose or hanging stems. Pruning may also be done to encourage a more dense and full appearance.

Season

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

Parry's Sedge typically starts flowering in April.