Sedge

Sedge should be watered once a week when grown in containers, providing 1-2 inches of water. During the spring and summer, it is best to water deeply and less often, allowing the soil to dry out between watering. When watering, take care not to overwater as the sedge's root system is shallow and may not have room to expand without becoming waterlogged. In the fall and winter, reduce watering slightly, providing about ⅓ to ½ inch of water every 2 weeks.

Sedge (Carex x neo filipendula) thrives best in full sunlight, which should be around 6 to 8 hours a day. As long as the sedge is receiving this level of light, it will thrive and continue to produce robust, healthy foliage. During the hottest summer months, some light afternoon shade may be necessary to protect the plant from the intense sun. In the winter, especially in areas with colder climates, the plant should have 4 to 6 hours of direct sunlight per day. Avoid planting the sedge too close to any tall trees that may cast too much shade throughout the year and block out too much of the sunlight that the plant needs.

Sedge (Carex x neo filipendula) should be pruned once a year in the late winter or very early spring, before new growth begins. Pruning should not be done too late in the season, or the plant may not be able to recover enough to produce healthy growth and flowers the following year. Pruning should be done in stages, taking off no more than ⅔ to ½ of the total foliage each year, so that the plant is not removed too much at once. Dead, damaged, or diseased foliage should be removed first, and be sure to only remove excess foliage and never down to the main stems. Proper pruning will encourage new development and keep the plant healthy.