About
This dwarf sedge cultivar features a vigorous growth habit. Its leaves are variegated, showcasing a lime green center bordered by deep green edges. In the summer, it produces brown flowers.
About the genus
Carex encompasses both deciduous and evergreen species, characterized by their rhizomatous or tufted growth habits. These perennials feature triangular stems topped with linear or strap-like foliage, and they produce spikes that can be either short or elongated, adorned with small green or brown flowers.
Growing conditions
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- North-facing, South-facing, East-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed
- UK hardiness
- H4
Plant details
- Plant type
- Grass Like
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Time to full height
- 2-5 years
- Suggested uses
- City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants, Prairie planting
Care notes
- Cultivation
- Prefers moist but well-draining soil in sun or partial shade
- Pruning
- No pruning required. Remove dead leaves in summer
- Propagation
- Propagate by division or from seed
- Pest resistance
- May be susceptible to aphids
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free