Species Holm's Rocky Mountain Sedge
brown-beige spikelets with lime-green foliage and stems

Holm's Rocky Mountain Sedge

Carex scopulorum var. bracteosa

Also Known As - Mountain Sedge
Holm's Rocky Mountain Sedge (Carex scopulorum var. bracteosa) is an evergreen perennial native to the Rocky Mountains of North America. It is a type of grass-like sedge with flowering stems that grow up to two feet tall and often form clumps. The foliage is bright green, narrow, and spirally arranged. The flowers are small and have a light yellow hue. Its need for moist soil, so common in the high-altitude Rocky Mountain environment, make it an attractive addition to mountain gardens. This sedge prefers partial shade and should be kept in moist, cool conditions. It is hardy and should survive for many years with minimal care.

Watering:

Frequent

Propagation:

Division,Seed Propagation,Cutting,Layering Propagation

Hardiness Zone:

Sun:

full sun,part shade

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

green

Growth Rate:

Low

Drought Tolerant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Care Level:

Medium

watering

Holm's Rocky Mountain Sedge should be watered frequently and consistently. During the summer, the plant should be watered 2 to 3 times per week, and during the winter, once every 2 to 3 weeks. Water should be added until the soil is moist, but not soggy. Make sure to water it deeply and to avoid over-watering. During the growing season, be sure to fertilize with a balanced fertilizer every 2 weeks.

sunlight

Holm's Rocky Mountain Sedge is a sun-loving plant that thrives in full sun or partial shade. It prefers long days of direct sunlight and grows best when given at least 6 hours of sunlight each day. In the summer, the plant may need up to 8 hours of direct sunlight to ensure optimal growth. In the winter, 2 to 4 hours of direct sunlight is sufficient. Avoid direct sunlight during midday hours when the summer temperatures are high, as the plant can burn easily in these conditions.

pruning

Holm's Rocky Mountain Sedge should be pruned once a year in early spring shortly after new growth appears. Pruning should focus primarily on removing dead or damaged foliage and seed heads. Pruning should be kept to a minimum to avoid stressing the plant and should focus primarily on thinning the center of the plant to allow new growth to emerge. Additionally, Holm's Rocky Mountain Sedge can be lightly trimmed to shape it and maintain a desired height and size. Depending on the desired size, 1 to 2 inches of growth can be pruned off the top of the plant.