Overview

Carex molesta is a clump forming, tufted grass in the genus Carex, part of the Cyperaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Carex molesta 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 molesta is a species of sedge known by the common name troublesome sedge. It is native to eastern and central North America, where it grows in varied wet and dry habitats, performs equally well in full sun and partial shade, including disturbed areas such as roadsides.

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 molesta 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 molesta

Propagation

Division in spring

Pest resistance

Generally pest-free

Disease resistance

Generally disease-free

Frequently asked questions