Species Rock Sedge
brown spikelets with beige-green foliage and stems

Rock Sedge

Carex rupestris

Also Known As - Curly Sedge
Rock Sedge is an evergreen perennial plant belonging to the Cyperaceae family. It is native to northern Europe, and grows in mountainous regions in clumps of coarse, greyish-green leaves. The stems reach a height of 80 cm and bear unisexual flowers. It is known for its ability to tolerate a wide range of environmental conditions, including extreme temperatures and soil dryness. Rock Sedge grows best in rocky habitats, and is known for its hardiness and drought resistance. It makes an excellent groundcover plant that adds texture to any garden.

Watering:

Average

Propagation:

Division,Seed Propagation,Cutting,Layering Propagation

Hardiness Zone:

Flowers:

Green/Brown Flowers

Sun:

Sun

Soil:

Clay, Sand

Fruits:

brown Fruits Ready In Fall

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

green,yellow

Growth Rate:

Low

Drought Tolerant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Care Level:

Medium

watering

Rock Sedge is a hardy plant species that grows best in dry soil with well-draining conditions. When watering Rock Sedge, it is important to water it deeply but sparingly. In hot, dry weather periods, only water every other day, allowing the soil to become dry between each watering. In milder climates, a once-a-week deep watering should be sufficient. It is best to water during the morning or evening when temperatures are cooler, and water should be applied directly to the soil rather than onto the plant leaves. In addition, mulch can be applied around the plant root system to help conserve moisture in the soil.

sunlight

Rock Sedge prefers full sunlight to partial shade, and typically does best with 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight each day. It is a drought-tolerant species and does not need frequent watering. However, the sedge may need extra water during periods of extreme heat or drought. Rock Sedge will flourish if planted in an area that provides direct sunlight for most of the day, although it can tolerate part-shade conditions. Placing it in a southward or westward facing location can ensure ample sunlight throughout the growing season.

pruning

Rock Sedge should be pruned in early spring before the new growth appears. Pruning should be minimal, with only the tallest and oldest stems being carefully pruned back to within a few inches of the ground. Dead leaves or stems should also be removed at this time. Repeat this pruning each year in the spring to maintain a healthy plant.

Season

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

Rock Sedge typically starts flowering in May.

Harvest Fruit

The harvesting season for Carex rupestris typically begins in June and continues through August.