Species Ungava Sedge

Ungava Sedge

Carex x ungavensis

Ungava Sedge (Carex x ungavensis) is a beautiful perennial ornamental plant native to chilly boreal-Alpine regions of North America. A part of the Cyperaceae family, its stems are light green-yellow and reaches a height of 20 to 40 cm with ovate-lanceolate leaves with variable sizes. This unique plant produces thin and overlapping spikelets that are light brown to reddish-brown. A hardy plant, it grows best in wet and marshy soils in full to partial sun. This evergreen plant attracts birds and butterflies, making it a great addition to any garden.

Watering:

Minimal

Propagation:

Seed Propagation,Division,Cutting,Layering Propagation

Hardiness Zone:

Sun:

full sun,part shade

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

green

Growth Rate:

Low

Drought Tolerant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Care Level:

Medium

watering

Water Ungava Sedge regularly, keeping the soil moist but not soggy. Water once per week in the morning using a gentle trickle of water from a garden hose. Water slowly and deeply so that the water can reach down to the root system and saturate the soil. Avoid overhead watering and spraying the foliage of the plant as much as possible to let the foliage dry quickly after watering and to prevent fungal and other diseases. More frequent watering may be required in hot, dry, or windy conditions.

sunlight

Ungava Sedge (Carex x ungavensis) is a plant species native to Canada and the United States. It needs full sun to partial shade in order to thrive. In the most optimal conditions Ungava Sedge prefers up to 8 hours of sunlight per day during the spring and summer months when the temperatures are milder. During the late summer and fall months, the plant does better with a few less hours of sunlight so 4-6 hours of sunlight per day is best in order to reduce stress or sun-scorching of the foliage.

pruning

Ungava sedge should be pruned in late winter/early spring immediately before it begins to show signs of growth. Generally, no more than 1/3 of the outer foliage should be removed. This pruning will encourage bushier growth and help to increase air circulation, reduce the chance of disease, and improve the overall aesthetic of the plant. To prune, take completely dead and brown stems and remove all the leaves by cutting near the base. You can also prune any new, leafy growth back to a few inches above the soil line. Be careful not to prune too much! Doing so will take away essential energy from the plant and inhibit growth.