Species Simple Bog Sedge
brown spikelets with green leaves and stems

Simple Bog Sedge

Carex simpliciuscula

Simple Bog Sedge (Carex simpliciuscula) is a rhizomatous, tufted sedge species native to water-saturated marshy bogs. It is a perennial species with erect, smooth stems growing to heights up to 45 cms. It features bright green linear leaves and slightly scented, zig-zag yellow-green flower spikes that emerge in the summer months. This plant is an excellent plant choice for gardens with wet, shady areas that require an evergreen groundcover. Hardy and hardy, it thrives in full shade to partial sun and moist to moderately wet soil in bog gardens or planting beds. With its dense forms and attractive foliage, this species of sedge is ideal for naturalizing or erosion control as a part of a border plantings.

Watering:

Minimal

Propagation:

Seed Propagation,Division,Rhizome Propagation,Cutting

Hardiness Zone:

Sun:

full sun,part shade

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

green

Growth Rate:

Low

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Care Level:

Easy

watering

Simple Bog Sedge should be watered regularly during the growing season. It thrives in moist, wet areas, so it is best to water it every 2 to 3 days until the soil is saturated. During the hottest months of the year, additional watering may be required. During the winter months, the plant's needs are much lower and watering should be reduced to every 1 to 2 weeks. Additionally, avoid overwatering the plant, as too much water can have a detrimental effect.

sunlight

Simple Bog Sedge is a full sun species, meaning it should be grown in a location which receives 6 or more hours of direct sunlight each day. The optimal time of day for this species is late morning to mid-afternoon, when the sunlight is most intense. During times when direct sunlight is not available, it may also benefit from indirect light throughout the day. Keep in mind that during the summer, when the days are longer, Simple Bog Sedge will require more light than during the winter months when the days are shorter.

pruning

Simple Bog Sedge should be pruned once a year in early spring before new growth begins. Pruning should be done lightly, removing no more than 1-third of the plant's total foliage. This will help promote the growth of new, fresh shoots and ensure the plant remains full and healthy. When pruning, be sure to cut off dead, damaged or diseased foliage, as well as any shoots that are growing out of the desired shape.