Species Connect Sedge
brown spikelets with lime foliage

Connect Sedge

Carex x connectens

Connect Sedge is an attractive species of grass-like plants from the Carex genus. It features wide leaves and a distinctive form, forming a dense, low-growing clump. The foliage is lime green and topped with brown, cone-like seed heads. It is native to North America and is a great choice for soil-retaining, water-wise gardens. Very hardy, it thrives in sunny and somewhat wet locations. Connect Sedge is easy to maintain and propagates rapidly, making it a low maintenance, drought-tolerant groundcover. It can be used as an attractive edging plant for borders and paths or to create colorful displays. Its ornamental qualities make it an ideal addition to any garden.

Watering:

Minimal

Propagation:

Division,Cutting,Seed Propagation,Stolon

Hardiness Zone:

Sun:

full sun,part shade

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

green

Growth Rate:

Low

Drought Tolerant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

watering

Water Connect Sedge once every 7-10 days. Water enough so that the soil is consistently moist, but do not overwater or allow the soil to become soggy or waterlogged. During the hot summer months, you may need to water more frequently to keep the soil moist. It can also be beneficial to water with a soaker hose or trickle irrigation system.

sunlight

The Connect Sedge plant species requires plenty of sunlight, and is best suited for areas with full sun to partial shade, meaning it should receive at least 4-6 hours of direct sunlight per day. This plant thrives in a broad range of soil types, adapting to both alkaline and acidic conditions equally. When it comes to watering, the Connect Sedge requires regular and thorough watering to keep the soil moist, which can then be reduced during cooler months. To ensure optimal growth, it's recommended to fertilize this species twice a year.

pruning

Connect Sedge (Carex x connectens) should be pruned in late winter/early spring, when temperatures are still cool. Pruning should be done with a hedge trimmer or anvil pruners. Remove old or damaged growth by cutting the stems back to their base. Take care to not cut too close to the crown as this can damage the roots. Prune back any stems that are overgrowing, crossing, or touching the ground. To create a mounded shape, slowly build up the base of the plant by cutting the tips of the stems back to the desired height.