Species Baikal Sedge
lime-green foliage and stems

Baikal Sedge

Carex sabulosa

Also Known As - Sand Sedge
Baikal Sedge (Carex sabulosa) is a succulent perennial grass that is native to the Lake Baikal region in Siberia. It has a mat-forming habit and bears light green foliage on long stems. The leaves are linear, greenish-grey in colour, with a hint of blue to them, and become thicker at the tips. This plant blooms in summer with white, embellished, beaded flowers. Hardy in nature, it produces thick, seed-filled capsules which are dispersed by the wind. This plant is tolerant of many varied soils, making it an easy addition to any garden. A great groundcover, it is also drought and frost-tolerant and requires little maintenance.

Watering:

Minimal

Hardiness Zone:

Flowers:

Red|Green/Brown Flowers

Sun:

full sun,part shade

Soil:

Sand

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

green

Growth Rate:

Low

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Care Level:

Medium

watering

Snowbed Sedge needs regular watering but should not be waterlogged. During the spring and summer, the soil should be kept moist but not overly wet. Water the soil deeply but not too often, generally once or twice a week. During the winter, watering should be reduced to allow the plant to become dormant. Water only when the top of the soil is dry.

sunlight

Snowbed Sedge requires full sun to partial shade conditions for best growth and flowering. It tolerates both wet and dry conditions but prefers soil that is consistently moist. Snowbed Sedge should receive around 6 hours of direct sun per day. Morning sun and afternoon shade are ideal, as too much intense afternoon sun can scorch its foliage.

pruning

Snowbed Sedge can be pruned in late spring or early summer before it has a chance to flower. For best results, wait for new growth to reach 8-12 inches tall before pruning. Pruning before this could reduce flowering. Prune the plant by snipping off the flower heads just above the foliage. Depending on the size of the plant, this can range from a few snips to a moderate trim. Keep in mind that pruning back the foliage too much can harm the plant, so make sure to take only the minimum amount necessary.

Season

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

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