Carex 'Majken' is an evergreen grass cultivar within the Carex genus, known for its clump-forming, tufted growth habit. It thrives in a variety of soil types, including loam and sand, and tolerates a wide pH range 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. This cultivar is ideal for city and courtyard gardens, patios, rock gardens, and informal borders, offering interest in spring and summer. Propagation is by division in spring, and it prefers fertile, well-drained soil.

Carex 'Majken' is an evergreen, clump-forming grass thriving in full sun or partial shade, perfect for low-maintenance city and cottage gardens.

Carex 'Majken'

Carex appalachica, the Appalachian sedge, is a species of flowering plant in the family Cyperaceae. It is native to eastern temperate forests of the United States and Canada.

Carex appalachica, Appalachian sedge, is a hardy H7 ground cover ideal for pond edges, borders, and woodland gardens in full sun or partial shade.

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Carex appalachica

Carex appressa is an evergreen, clump-forming grass cultivar within the Carex genus, known for its tufted growth habit and triangular stems with strap-like foliage. It thrives in a variety of soil types, including loam and sand, and tolerates a range of pH levels from acid to alkaline. Suitable for both exposed and sheltered locations, it prefers full sun to partial shade and is hardy to UK zone H7. This cultivar is ideal for city and courtyard gardens, rock gardens, and flower borders, offering interest in spring and summer. Propagation is by division in spring, and it grows best in fertile, well-drained soil.

Carex appressa is an evergreen grass with tufted growth and triangular stems, ideal for low-maintenance borders in full sun or partial shade.

Carex appressa

Carex baccans, the crimson-seeded sedge, is a species of flowering plant in the family Cyperaceae, with a widespread distribution in subtropical and tropical Asia; most of the Indian Subcontinent, southern China, most of Malesia (except Borneo), and on to New Guinea. An endophytic bacteria species, Glycomyces endophyticus, has been isolated from its roots. In the garden it prefers full sun and partial shade and loam and sand soil. In UK gardens it is fully hardy throughout the UK (RHS 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. It tolerates soil of any pH, moist but well-drained, poorly-drained conditions and east-facing, north-facing, south-facing and west-facing aspects. Plant in well-drained soil in a suitable position. Water during establishment.

Carex baccans, commonly known as crimson-fruited sedge, is a member of the Cyperaceae family. This perennial species features a tufted growth habit with triangular stems and linear foliage, producing distinctive spikes that bear small flowers. Notably, it is recognized for its striking crimson fruit, adding a unique touch to its overall appearance.

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Carex baccans

Carex bigelowii is a species of sedge known by the common names Bigelow's sedge, Gwanmo sedge, and stiff sedge. It has an Arctic–alpine distribution in Eurasia and North America, and grows up to 50 centimetres (20 in) tall in a variety of habitats. In the garden it prefers full sun and partial shade and loam and sand soil. In UK gardens it is fully hardy throughout the UK (RHS 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. It tolerates soil of any pH, moist but well-drained, poorly-drained conditions and east-facing, north-facing, south-facing and west-facing aspects. Plant in well-drained soil in a suitable position. Water during establishment.

Carex bigelowii, commonly known as stiff sedge or hesgen anystwyth, belongs to the Cyperaceae family. This perennial features a tufted growth habit with triangular stems and linear leaves, producing spikes with small flower clusters that can vary in length.

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Carex bigelowii

Carex binervis, the green-ribbed sedge, is a European species of sedge with an Atlantic distribution. It is found from Fennoscandia to the Iberian Peninsula, and occurs in heaths, moorland and other damp, acidic environments. It typically grows to a height of 15–120 cm (6–50 in), and has inflorescences comprising one male and several female spikes, each up to 45 mm (1.8 in) long. The utricles have two conspicuous green veins, which give rise to both the scientific name and the common name of the species. Grow it in full sun and partial shade and loam and sand soil. In UK gardens it is fully hardy throughout the UK (RHS H7). It works well for city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal garden, patio and container plants, rock garden, low maintenance and flower borders and beds. It tolerates soil of any pH, moist but well-drained, poorly-drained conditions and east-facing, north-facing, south-facing and west-facing aspects.

Carex binervis, commonly known as green-ribbed sedge, is a member of the Cyperaceae family. This perennial species showcases the typical growth habits of the Carex genus with its tufted form and triangular stems, coupled with distinctive linear foliage. Often referred to as hesgen ddeulasnod, it produces spikes that are characteristic of its relatives in the Carex family.

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Carex binervis

Carex bohemica is a species of sedge (genus Carex), native to Europe, Siberia, and northern Asia to Japan, and it was introduced to Sweden. It prefers to grow in mud flats. It is called Zypergras-Segge in German. Grow it in full sun and partial shade and loam and sand soil. In UK gardens it is fully hardy throughout the UK (RHS H7). It works well for city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal garden, patio and container plants, rock garden, low maintenance and flower borders and beds. It tolerates soil of any pH, moist but well-drained, poorly-drained conditions and east-facing, north-facing, south-facing and west-facing aspects. Plant in well-drained soil in a suitable position. Water during establishment.

Carex bohemica is a perennial grass-like plant from the Cyperaceae family, known for its tufted growth habit. It features triangular stems with linear foliage and produces spikes that can vary in length, showcasing small green or brown flowers.

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Carex bohemica

Carex chathamica is a species of sedge in the family Cyperaceae, native to the Chatham Islands of New Zealand. Grey-backed storm petrels nest in its tufts.

Carex chathamica is a hardy sedge ideal for pond edges and woodland gardens, thriving in full sun to partial shade with RHS H7 hardiness.

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Carex chathamica

Carex comans 'Copper Green' is an evergreen grass cultivar within the Carex genus, known for its clump-forming, tufted habit. As a perennial, it features strap-like foliage and thrives in a variety of soil types, including loam and sand, with moisture levels ranging from moist but well-drained to poorly-drained. Suitable for full sun or partial shade, this hardy plant (H7) adapts well to exposed or sheltered locations and is ideal for diverse garden settings such as city gardens, patios, and rock gardens. It is best propagated by division in spring and offers seasonal interest through spring and summer.

Carex comans 'Copper Green' is an evergreen, clump-forming grass with strap-like foliage, perfect for low-maintenance borders and containers in sun or shade.

Carex comans 'Copper Green'

Carex dioica, the dioecious sedge (a name it shares with Carex sterilis), is a species of flowering plant in the genus Carex, native to Iceland, the Faroes, Svalbard, nearly all of Europe, western Siberia, and the Altai. It prefers to live in calcareous fens. In the garden it prefers full sun and partial shade and loam and sand soil. In UK gardens it is fully hardy throughout the UK (RHS 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. It tolerates soil of any pH, moist but well-drained, poorly-drained conditions and east-facing, north-facing, south-facing and west-facing aspects. Plant in well-drained soil in a suitable position. Water during establishment.

Carex dioica, commonly known as dioecious sedge or hesgen ysgar, belongs to the Cyperaceae family and is one of the many species within the Carex genus. This perennial displays a tufted growth habit with triangular stems and linear foliage, contributing to its unique texture in the landscape.

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Carex dioica

Carex divulsa, the grey sedge, is a species of flowering plant in the genus Carex, native to Macaronesia, Europe, northwest Africa, the Caucasus region, and the Middle East as far east as Turkmenistan. It has been introduced to northeast Argentina, the District of Columbia and Pennsylvania in the United States, Ontario in Canada, the North Island of New Zealand, and Tasmania and Victoria in Australia. It is the namesake of the Carex divulsa aggregate. It grows to around 0.5-1 metres tall and 0.5-1 metres wide, carrying evergreen foliage. Grow it in full shade, full sun and partial shade and most soil types. It tolerates soil of any pH, moist but well-drained, poorly-drained, well-drained conditions and west-facing, south-facing, north-facing and east-facing aspects.

Carex divulsa (grey sedge) is a compact, evergreen grass-like plant with arching leaves, ideal for shade or sun and perfect for wildlife and cottage gardens.

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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 divulsa

Carex divulsa, the grey sedge, is a species of flowering plant in the genus Carex, native to Macaronesia, Europe, northwest Africa, the Caucasus region, and the Middle East as far east as Turkmenistan. It has been introduced to northeast Argentina, the District of Columbia and Pennsylvania in the United States, Ontario in Canada, the North Island of New Zealand, and Tasmania and Victoria in Australia.

Carex divulsa subsp. divulsa is a hardy grey sedge ideal for city gardens and rockeries, thriving in full sun or partial shade from spring to summer.

Carex divulsa subsp. divulsa

Carex elata (common name, tufted sedge), is a species of tussock-forming, grass-like plant in the Cyperaceae family. It is native to all of Europe, the Atlas Mountains of Africa, Turkey, Iran and Central Asia. In the garden it prefers full sun and partial shade and loam and sand soil. In UK gardens it is fully hardy throughout the UK (RHS 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. It tolerates soil of any pH, moist but well-drained, poorly-drained conditions and east-facing, north-facing, south-facing and west-facing aspects. Plant in well-drained soil in a suitable position. Water during establishment.

Carex elata, commonly known as tufted sedge, belongs to the Cyperaceae family and is recognized for its tufted growth. This perennial features triangular stems and linear foliage, producing spikes with small green or brown flowers. It is also referred to as hesgen oleulas sythddail.

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Carex elata

Carex elongata, commonly known as elongated sedge or hesgen hir, is an evergreen grass forming clumps with a tufted habit. As a member of the Carex genus, it features triangular stems and linear foliage, thriving in full sun or partial shade across various soil types including loam and sand, with a preference for moist but well-drained conditions. Hardy to UK zone H7, it suits a range of garden settings from city courtyards to informal and rock gardens. This cultivar is best propagated by division in spring and offers seasonal interest through spring and summer.

Carex elongata, or elongated sedge, is an evergreen grass with a tufted habit, ideal for full sun or partial shade in diverse garden settings.

Carex elongata

Carex ericetorum, known as rare spring sedge, is a perennial species of plants in the sedge family Cyperaceae native to central Europe and western Asia growing on calcareous soils in short grassland. In the garden it prefers full sun and partial shade and loam and sand soil. In UK gardens it is fully hardy throughout the UK (RHS 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. It tolerates soil of any pH, moist but well-drained, poorly-drained conditions and east-facing, north-facing, south-facing and west-facing aspects.

Carex ericetorum, rare spring sedge, is a hardy perennial grass ideal for sunny, low-maintenance gardens and rockeries, flowering in spring and summer.

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Carex ericetorum

Carex filicina is a tussock-forming species of perennial sedge in the family Cyperaceae. It is native to parts of Asia from Pakistan in the north west to Indonesia in the south east. In the garden it prefers full sun and partial shade and loam and sand soil. In UK gardens it is fully hardy throughout the UK (RHS 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. It tolerates soil of any pH, moist but well-drained, poorly-drained conditions and east-facing, north-facing, south-facing and west-facing aspects. Plant in well-drained soil in a suitable position. Water during establishment.

Carex filicina is a perennial member of the Cyperaceae family, recognized for its tufted growth habit and triangular stems. It boasts linear, strap-like leaves and produces spikes that display small green or brown flowers.

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Carex filicina

Carex fuscula is an evergreen, clump-forming grass cultivar within the Carex genus, known for its tufted growth habit and triangular stems with strap-like foliage. This hardy perennial thrives in a variety of soil types, including loam and sand, and tolerates a wide pH range from acid to alkaline. Suitable for full sun to partial shade and adaptable to both exposed and sheltered sites, it is ideal for city gardens, rock gardens, and low-maintenance borders. Carex fuscula is winter-interesting and best propagated by division in spring, requiring well-drained soil and watering during establishment.

Carex fuscula is a hardy evergreen grass with tufted growth and strap-like foliage, ideal for winter interest in city gardens and containers.

Carex fuscula

Carex lasiocarpa is a broadly distributed species of wetland sedge sometimes known as woollyfruit sedge or slender sedge. It is considered a species of Least Concern by the IUCN Red List due to its extensive range (much of North America, Europe, and Asia) with many stable populations. In the garden it prefers full sun and partial shade and loam and sand soil. In UK gardens it is fully hardy throughout the UK (RHS 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. It tolerates soil of any pH, moist but well-drained, poorly-drained conditions and east-facing, north-facing, south-facing and west-facing aspects. Plant in well-drained soil in a suitable position. Water during establishment.

Carex lasiocarpa, commonly known as slender sedge or hesgen fain, belongs to the Cyperaceae family. This perennial features tufted growth and triangular stems, with linear foliage that supports spikes of small green or brown flowers.

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Carex lasiocarpa

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.

Carex molesta, or troublesome sedge, thrives in full sun to partial shade, is hardy to H7, and suits city gardens, borders, and containers from spring to

Carex molesta

Carex muskingumensis is a species of sedge known by the common names Muskingum sedge and palm sedge. It is native primarily to the Midwestern United States where it is found in wet areas such as swamps, low woods, and sedge meadows. It is a fairly conservative species, usually being found in areas where native vegetation is intact. It grows to around 0.5-1 metres tall and 0.5-1 metres wide, carrying evergreen foliage. Grow it in full sun and partial shade and most soil types. It tolerates soil of any pH, moist but well-drained, poorly-drained conditions and west-facing, south-facing and east-facing aspects.

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Carex muskingumensis

Carex pallescens, called pale sedge, is a widespread species of flowering plant in the genus Carex, native to the northeastern United States, eastern Canada, Iceland, Europe, Tunisia, and western Asia. It has unstable chromosome numbers. Grow it in full sun and partial shade and loam and sand soil. In UK gardens it is fully hardy throughout the UK (RHS H7). It works well for city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal garden, patio and container plants, rock garden, low maintenance and flower borders and beds. It tolerates soil of any pH, moist but well-drained, poorly-drained conditions and east-facing, north-facing, south-facing and west-facing aspects. Plant in well-drained soil in a suitable position. Water during establishment.

Carex pallescens, commonly known as pale sedge, belongs to the Cyperaceae family and showcases the typical traits of the Carex genus with its tufted growth form. This perennial features triangular stems and linear leaves, producing spikes that carry small brown flowers. Also referred to as hesgen welwlas, pale sedge thrives in a variety of environments.

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Carex pallescens

Carex paniculata, the greater tussock-sedge, is a species of flowering plant in the sedge family, Cyperaceae. It grows 1.5 metres (4 ft 11 in) high and can be found in most of Europe (including Britain), Northwest Asia and North America. In the wild it grows across Africa, Albania, Algeria, Austria, Baltic States and other regions. It grows to around 1-1.5 metres tall and 1-1.5 metres wide, carrying semi evergreen foliage. Grow it in full sun and partial shade and most soil types. It works well for city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal garden, patio and container plants, rock garden, low maintenance and flower borders and beds. It tolerates soil of any pH, poorly-drained conditions and east-facing, north-facing, south-facing and west-facing aspects.

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Carex paniculata

Carex parvula 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 variety of soil types, including loam and sand, and tolerates a range of pH levels from acid to alkaline. It is hardy to UK zone H7 and grows well in both full sun and partial shade, making it suitable for diverse garden settings such as city gardens, rock gardens, and patios. Carex parvula prefers moist but well-drained or poorly-drained soil and is best propagated by division in spring.

Carex parvula is an evergreen grass with tufted growth and triangular stems, ideal for low-maintenance borders and containers in full sun or partial shade.

Carex parvula

Carex pendula (pendulous sedge, also known as hanging, drooping or weeping sedge) is a large sedge of the genus Carex. It occurs in woodland, scrubland, hedges and beside streams, preferring damp, heavy clay soils. It is sometimes grown as a garden plant because of its distinctive appearance. It is native to western, central and southern parts of Europe occurring north to Sweden, Denmark and parts of Scotland where it reaches 58° N. It is also found in north-west Africa, the Azores, Madeira and parts of the Middle East. Mature plants reach roughly 1-1.5 metres tall and 0.5-1 metres wide, carrying evergreen foliage. In the garden it prefers full sun and partial shade and most soil types. It tolerates soil of any pH, poorly-drained, moist but well-drained conditions and east-facing, north-facing, south-facing and west-facing aspects.

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Carex pendula

Carex remota, the remote sedge, is a species in the genus Carex, native to Europe, the Atlas Mountains in Africa, and western Asia. It is a riparian forest specialist. It is known as one of the most frequently hybridizing species of Carex, forming hybrids with C. appropinquata, C. arenaria, C. brizoides, C. canescens, C. divulsa, C. echinata, C. elongata, C. leporina, C. otrubae, C. paniculata, and C. spicata. It grows to around 0.1-0.5 metres tall and 0.1-0.5 metres wide, carrying evergreen foliage. Grow it in full sun and partial shade and most soil types. It tolerates soil of any pH, moist but well-drained, poorly-drained conditions and north-facing, west-facing and east-facing aspects.

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Carex remota

Carex simpliciuscula is a species of sedge known by the common names false sedge, simple bog sedge and simple kobresia. It has a circumpolar distribution, occurring throughout the northern latitudes of the Northern Hemisphere. This perennial plant forms tufts of several triangular stems reaching up to 50 centimeters in height. The leaves are up to 20 centimeters long. In the garden it prefers full sun and partial shade and loam and sand soil. In UK gardens it is fully hardy throughout the UK (RHS 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. It tolerates soil of any pH, moist but well-drained, poorly-drained conditions and east-facing, north-facing, south-facing and west-facing aspects.

Carex simpliciuscula, commonly known as false sedge, belongs to the Cyperaceae family and is part of the Carex genus, which includes both deciduous and evergreen plants. This perennial exhibits a tufted growth habit with triangular stems and linear foliage, while its spikes bear small green or brown flowers.

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Carex simpliciuscula

Carex sylvatica is a species of sedge found in deciduous woodlands across Europe. It typically reaches 60 cm (24 in) tall, and has an inflorescence made up of 3–5 pendent female spikes and a single male spike. It is also used as a garden plant, and has been introduced to North America and New Zealand. In the wild it grows across North America, Albania, Altay, Austria, Baltic States and other regions. It grows to around 0.5-1 metres tall and 0.5-1 metres wide, carrying evergreen foliage. Grow it in full sun and partial shade and most soil types. It tolerates soil of any pH, moist but well-drained, poorly-drained conditions and east-facing, north-facing, south-facing and west-facing aspects.

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Carex sylvatica

Carex testacea Limeshine ('Wilshine') is an evergreen, clump-forming grass cultivar within the Carex genus, known for its tufted growth habit and triangular stems. This perennial thrives in a variety of soil types, including loam and sand, and tolerates a range of pH levels from acid to alkaline. It grows well in both full sun and partial shade, making it suitable for diverse garden aspects and exposures. Hardy to UK zone H7, it is ideal for city and courtyard gardens, rock gardens, and containers, offering interest through spring and summer.

Carex testacea Limeshine is an evergreen grass with a tufted habit, thriving in sun or shade, ideal for low-maintenance borders and containers, hardy to H7.

Carex testacea Limeshine ('Wilshine')

Carex vesicaria, commonly known as bladder sedge, is an evergreen, clump-forming grass within the Carex genus. This tufted perennial features the characteristic triangular stems and strap-like foliage typical of Carex species. It thrives in a variety of soil types, including loam and sand, and tolerates a range of pH levels from acid to alkaline. Suitable for both exposed and sheltered positions, it grows well in full sun or partial shade and is hardy to UK zone H7. Carex vesicaria is ideal for use in city gardens, patios, rock gardens, and informal flower borders, providing winter interest and requiring low maintenance.

Bladder sedge (Carex vesicaria) is an evergreen, clump-forming grass hardy to H7, ideal for winter interest in city and cottage gardens.

Carex vesicaria

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.

Carex x pseudoaxillaris is an evergreen, clump-forming grass with triangular stems, ideal for low-maintenance gardens and patios, thriving in full sun to