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 punicea 'Firedance'

Carex pyrenaica

Carex rariflora

Carex recta

Carex recurva

Carex reinii

Produces compact, semi-evergreen clumps of slender, elongated leaves that arch gracefully, ranging from pale to vibrant green. In early summer, elongated flower stems bear soft yellow-green blooms.

Carex remota

Carex rigescens

Carex riparia is a robust perennial that spreads through rhizomes. It features narrow, blue-green leaves and produces tall stems topped with thick, upright, dark brown flower spikes that emerge in early summer.

Carex riparia

Carex riparia 'Bob's Variegated' (v)

Carex rosea

Carex rostrata

Carex rotundata

Carex rupestris

Carex rynchophysa

Carex salina

Carex sargentiana

Carex saxatilis

Carex saxatilis 'Ski Run'

Carex saxatilis 'Variegata' (v)

Carex scaposa is a clump-forming, evergreen perennial that features wide, arching leaves with prominent veins. In summer, it produces upright stems adorned with cherry-pink flowers that bloom for an extended duration.

Carex scaposa

Carex schiedeana

Carex scoparia

Carex secta is a robust, evergreen perennial sedge that forms dense clumps. Young specimens typically grow to around 60 cm, while mature plants can develop thick, trunk-like bases reaching up to 1.2 meters. This species produces cascading clusters of vibrant green foliage, accompanied by pale brown flower spikes that appear in early summer.

Carex secta

Carex secta from Dunedin, New Zealand

Carex sempervirens

Carex setifolia Kunze

Carex shortiana

Carex siderosticta

Carex siderosticta 'Echigo-nishiki' (v)

Carex siderosticta 'Elaine West' (v)

Carex siderosticta 'Golden Falls' (v)

Carex siderosticta 'Golden Fountains'

Carex siderosticta 'Kisokaido' (v)

Carex siderosticta 'Lemon Zest'

Carex siderosticta 'Nakafu'

Carex siderosticta 'Old Barn'

Carex siderosticta 'Shima-nishiki' is a compact, deciduous perennial that typically grows to a height of 20-30 cm. It develops dense clumps of wide, linear leaves that range from pale to bright green, featuring creamy-yellow edges and subtle striping. In late spring, slender flower spikes, reaching up to 30 cm in length, emerge from the foliage, displaying pale brown blooms. This plant spreads gradually, making it suitable for various garden settings.

Carex siderosticta 'Shima-nishiki' (v)

Carex siderosticta 'Shiro-nakafu' is a robust deciduous perennial that forms dense clumps. Its leaves are strap-like and feature a creamy-white base with dark green stripes, transitioning to a softer yellow-green as the year advances. During the summer, it produces subtle yellow-brown flower spikes that remain understated.

Carex siderosticta 'Shiro-nakafu'

Carex siderosticta 'Variegata' is a semi-evergreen to deciduous sedge that develops a dense clump of broad, linear foliage. The leaves are bright green, accented with creamy-white edges and stripes. In early spring, before the new growth emerges, small brown flower spikes appear.

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