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CAREX
Commonly known as Sedge grass
Vast genus of over 1,800 species of deciduous or evergreen, rhizomatous or tufted perennials from temperate and arctic zones as well as high altitudes in tropical regions.
Excellent as a foundation for planting schemes as there is a sedge for almost every site in the garden. The grass-like flower spikes are an added attraction.
Plants of bog, moorland or damp woodland.
UK natives, C. pendula (Drooping sedge) and C. sylvatica (Wood sedge), where not translocated, are a marker of ancient woodland.
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EvergreenDensely tufted foliage. Leaves 40-70cm (16-28in) long.
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Height1.1m (3.5ft) -
Spread90cm (36in)
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Ornamental grassesPerennial. Light-brown flower spikes 0.5-2.5cm (¼-1in) long on stems that grow to 1m (3ft) as seedheads mature.
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Hardy - average winterHardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°F) -
Full sun -
Partial shade
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Additional Features
Good to knowSimilar to C. comans but taller and with broader leaves.
Pests & DiseasesAphids occasionally infest stem bases.
Place of originNew Zealand. -
HardinessFrost hardy (down to -5)
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Soil ConditionsTolerates allWill not tolerate extremes of wet or dry.
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1.1m (3.5ft)
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90cm (36in) |
Buy Varieties of CAREX
CAREX comans 'Frosted Curls'
silver grey with curled leaves forming a graceful hummock
Gift-wrapping available
CAREX 'Ice Dance'
glossy green leaves edged with white
Gift-wrapping available
CAREX oshimensis 'Everest'
deep green leaves with well-defined white margins
Gift-wrapping available
CAREX oshimensis 'Evergold'
bright gold and green foliage
Gift-wrapping available
CAREX oshimensis 'Everillo'
lime-green leaves ageing to yellow
Gift-wrapping available
CAREX testacea
pale olive-green leaves turning orange-brown where the surfaces receive full light
Gift-wrapping available
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