Overview
Carex from Kyoto, Japan is a clump forming, tufted grass in the genus Carex, part of the Cyperaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Carex from Kyoto, Japan grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates loam and sand soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H7. Suggested uses include city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal garden, patio and container plants, rock garden, low maintenance and flower borders and beds.
About
Carex from Kyoto, Japan is a cultivar of the genus Carex, a large group of grass-like plants known as true sedges within the Cyperaceae family. This clump-forming, tufted grass features evergreen foliage and thrives in a range of sunlight conditions from full sun to partial shade. It is adaptable to various soil types including loam and sand, and tolerates different pH levels as well as moist to poorly-drained soils. Hardy to UK zone H7, it suits diverse garden settings such as city gardens, patios, rock gardens, and informal borders, with interest in spring and summer. Propagation is by division in spring.
About the genus
Carex is a vast genus of over 2,000 species of grass-like plants in the family Cyperaceae, commonly known as sedges. Other members of the family Cyperaceae are also called sedges; however, those of genus Carex may be called true sedges. Carex is the most species-rich genus in the family.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Carex
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained, Poorly-drained
- Aspect
- East-facing, North-facing, South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H7
Plant details
Carex from Kyoto, Japan size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Grass
- Habit
- Clump forming, Tufted
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants, Rock garden, Low Maintenance, Flower borders and beds
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Carex from Kyoto, Japan
- Propagation
- Division in spring
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Carex from Kyoto, Japan?
Carex from Kyoto, Japan prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Carex from Kyoto, Japan need?
Carex from Kyoto, Japan grows best in loam and sand soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained to poorly-drained.
Is Carex from Kyoto, Japan hardy in the UK?
Carex from Kyoto, Japan has an RHS hardiness rating of H7, meaning it is fully hardy throughout the UK, tolerating temperatures below -20°C.
How do I propagate Carex from Kyoto, Japan?
Division in spring.
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