Species White Tinged Sedge
Dark-green-cream foliage.

White Tinged Sedge

Carex peckii

Also Known As - Peck's Sedge
White Tinged Sedge (Carex peckii) is an ornamental grass-like perennial native to eastern North America. It has long, narrow leaves that are deep green in color with white stripes on the edges. The plants spread by rhizomes, forming attractive mounds. The flowers are small and inconspicuous, white or light green with a small, cup-shaped inflorescence. The foliage is evergreen and the white tinged edges provide a soft contrast in the garden. This plant is great for naturalizing in moist soil, and is perfect for adding texture to the landscape. It is also deer resistant and drought tolerant.

Watering:

Average

Propagation:

Division,Seed Propagation,Cutting,Layering Propagation

Hardiness Zone:

Flowers:

Green/Brown Flowers

Sun:

Sun, Partial Shade, Deciduous Shade (Spring Sun)

Soil:

Humus Enriched

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

green

Growth Rate:

Low

Drought Tolerant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Care Level:

Medium

watering

White Tinged Sedge (Carex peckii) should be watered once a week. Use approximately 1 quart of water for each square foot of soil. During warmer weather, it is beneficial to give an additional quart of water twice a week. It is important to monitor soil moisture and adjust watering frequency accordingly. The soil should be slightly moist, but not soggy.

sunlight

White Tinged Sedge (Carex peckii) prefers partial to full sun. The plant can tolerate some full sun in cooler climates, but requires more shade in hotter climates. It needs at least 4 to 5 hours of direct sunlight per day, with some shade in the afternoon during the hottest part of the day in warmer areas. During the summer, your White Tinged Sedge should receive the most sunlight in the morning and late afternoon with some shade during the hottest part of the day.

pruning

White Tinged Sedge (Carex peckii) should be pruned in the spring, after they become active in the growing season. Pruning should be light, no more than about 10-20% of the total amount of foliage should be removed. This will help keep the plant healthy and promote new growth. Pruning may also be necessary to keep the plant looking tidy, if there are dead or dying leaves. Care should be taken to not prune any off of the flowering stalks or the plant will not flower that year. Pruning is not necessary, but it can help keep the Sedge looking healthy and vibrant.

Season

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

White Tinged Sedge typically starts flowering in April.