Overview
Carex x pseudoaxillaris is a clump forming, tufted grass in the genus Carex, part of the Cyperaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Carex x pseudoaxillaris 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 x pseudoaxillaris is an evergreen, clump-forming grass cultivar within the Carex genus, known for its tufted growth habit and triangular stems with linear foliage. This perennial thrives in a range of soil types, including loam and sand, and tolerates various pH levels from acid to alkaline. Suitable for full sun to partial shade and adaptable to both exposed and sheltered sites, it is hardy to UK zone H7. Ideal for city gardens, patios, rock gardens, and informal borders, it performs best in fertile, well-drained soil and can be propagated by division in spring. Its season of interest spans spring and summer.
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 x pseudoaxillaris 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 x pseudoaxillaris
- 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 x pseudoaxillaris?
Carex x pseudoaxillaris prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Carex x pseudoaxillaris need?
Carex x pseudoaxillaris 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 x pseudoaxillaris hardy in the UK?
Carex x pseudoaxillaris 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 x pseudoaxillaris?
Division in spring.
More in the Carex genus
- Carex appalachica
- Carex appressa
- Carex baccanscrimson-fruited sedge
- Carex bigelowiistiff sedge
- Carex binervisgreen-ribbed sedge
- Carex bohemica
- Carex chathamica
- Carex comans 'Copper Green'
