Dry Spike Sedge

Dry Spike Sedge should be watered deeply and infrequently. Watering should be done in the morning or in the evening, and never during the middle of the day when the sun's rays are at their strongest. The plant should be watered until the soil is completely saturated and watering should be done every 7-10 days depending on the conditions (such as temperature, soil moisture levels, and evaporation rates). In the summer when temperatures are higher, the plant should be watered more often. Additionally, it is important to avoid over-watering as this can cause root rot. If the soil is overly wet or soggy, it is not necessary to water the plant for a few days until the soil has had a chance to dry out.

Dry Spike Sedge (Carex siccata) requires a minimum of 6 hours of sunlight a day in order to thrive. This plant species does best with 8-10 hours of direct sun each day, and prefers full sun exposure for most of the day. The sunlight should be filtered when possible, such as early morning or late afternoon sunlight. This plant species needs at least 6 hours of sunlight every day in order to successfully grow, flower, and produce seeds. In addition, Dry Spike Sedge is sensitive to using high amounts of water and does not tolerate long periods of waterlogged soil.

Dry Spike Sedge should be pruned in the early spring before new growth begins, typically around March or April. This species of sedge can be pruned significantly back over the course of the season; up to 1-third of the plant can be removed at any given time. It is important to ensure that only dead or damaged stems are removed during pruning to encourage a lush, healthy growth.