Species Blunt Broom Sedge
lime spikelets with green foliage

Blunt Broom Sedge

Carex tribuloides var. tribuloides

Blunt Broom Sedge (Carex tribuloides var. tribuloides) is a perennial herb commonly found in wetland habitats. It has narrow, long leaves with pointed tips, and its foliage is light green in colour. Blunt Broom Sedge produces small, dark green flowers in spring and summer. The plant spreads rapidly during these growing seasons and can quickly dominate wetland areas. Its deep rhizomes and tough fibers make it a dominant species in wetland ecosystems, and it is effective at reducing erosion. Blunt Broom Sedge is an important plant species for the conservation of wetland habitats.

Watering:

Average

Hardiness Zone:

Sun:

full sun

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

green,yellow

Growth Rate:

Low

Drought Tolerant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Invasive:

Yes

Care Level:

Medium

watering

When watering Twisted Sedge (Carex torta), it is important to keep the soil consistently moist but not soggy. Water the plant once or twice a week in the summer, allowing the topsoil to dry out a bit between waterings. In colder weather, wait until the soil is dry before watering. Be sure to water the soil and not the foliage, as this can cause disease.

sunlight

Twisted Sedge (Carex torta) requires full sun to partial shade exposure throughout the day. Generally, this species prefers at least 4-6 hours of direct sunlight every day, though it may do well with as much as 8-10 hours of sun a day.

pruning

Twisted Sedge should be pruned in late winter or very early spring. This should be done before active growth begins for the season. Pruning should be minimal, as it prefers a natural form with no drastic shaping. Cut away any broken or damaged stems, as well as stems that appear to have died out. You can also cut out any stems that may look like they are growing into an undesirable shape. Remove no more than 15-20% of the overall stem/foliage size.

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