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.

Carex from Chile

Carex from Kyoto, Japan

Carex from Rwenzori Mountains, Africa

Carex from Uganda

Carex from Wellington, New Zealand

Carex fuliginosa

Carex fuscula

Carex gaudichaudiana

Carex geminata

Carex glacialis

Carex glareosa

Carex glaucescens

Carex globularis

Carex glomerabilis

Carex granularis

Carex grayi is a tufted perennial that exhibits a grass-like appearance and produces robust, upright clumps of deep green foliage reaching lengths of up to 60 cm. Throughout the summer, it showcases mid-green flower spikes on stems that also extend to 60 cm, which are succeeded by spiky, pale green seed heads.

Carex grayi

Carex grayi 'Morning Star'

Carex grayi 'Saladin'

Carex grioletti

Carex guebardii

Carex hachijoensis

Carex hachijoensis 'Maxigold' (v)

Carex halleriana

Carex hamata

Carex heleonastes

Carex hirsutella

Carex hirta is a perennial sedge that maintains its foliage year-round. It features narrow, hairy leaves that grow in loose tufts and spreads through rhizomes. In the summer, it produces greenish flowers arranged in upright, cylindrical clusters, which are later succeeded by small, green fruit.

Carex hirta

Carex hispida

Carex hohxilensis

Carex holostoma

Carex hordeistichos

Carex hostiana

Carex hughii

Carex humilis

Carex humilis 'Hexe'

Carex hystricina

Carex interior

Carex intumescens

Carex ivanoviae

Carex kaloides

Carex kokanica

Carex lachenalii

Carex lachenalii subsp. lachenalii

Carex laevigata

Carex lancea

Carex lasiocarpa

Carex laxiculmis

Carex laxiculmis 'Bunny Blue' PBR is a compact, evergreen sedge that forms tidy clumps, reaching a height of 20-30 cm. Its foliage features a unique silvery blue-green hue. In early summer, slender flower spikes emerge from the foliage, showcasing a subtle pale brown color.

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