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CyperaceaeRed bulrush: complete guide
Blysmus rufus
Everything about red bulrush: cultivation in wet areas, freshwater marshes, care and design tips for wet garden zones
CyperaceaeCarex adelostoma: complete guide
Carex adelostoma
Circumpolar sedge is a hardy ornamental grass with fine foliage perfect for cold regions. Learn how to grow and care for this alpine plant effectively.
CyperaceaeColumbian sedge: complete guide
Carex aperta
Full guide to Carex aperta, the Columbian sedge from western North America. Location, soil, watering and garden uses.
CyperaceaeWheat sedge: complete guide
Carex atherodes
Discover wheat sedge, an elegant sedge for moist soil. Learn about cultivation, garden design use, and maintenance.
CyperaceaeCarex aurea: complete guide
Carex aurea
Discover golden sedge: a very elegant sedge with very characteristic golden fruits and strong preference for moist wetland conditions worldwide today.
CyperaceaeCarex barbarae: complete guide
Carex barbarae
Santa Barbara sedge grows compact with elegant fine foliage. Hardy native grass for borders, rock gardens, and mixed plantings.
CyperaceaeCarex blanda: complete guide
Carex blanda
Eastern woodland sedge thrives in forest edges and shaded moist borders. Discover ideal placement, moisture requirements, and establishing natural woodland aesthetics.
CyperaceaeCarex brevior: complete guide
Carex brevior
Shortbeak sedge is an elegant ornamental grass from North America. Learn optimal cultivation and design uses for this versatile sedge species.
CyperaceaeCarex breweri: complete guide
Carex breweri
Carex breweri (Brewer's sedge) grows on the western US coast. This compact sedge forms elegant grass mats and provides structure for alpine and rock gardens.
CyperaceaeCarex cherokeensis: complete guide
Carex cherokeensis
Cherokee sedge offers elegant fine texture for shaded locations. Discover care tips and growing advice for this southeastern American sedge.
CyperaceaeFrosted-curls: complete guide
Carex comans
Frosted-curls (Carex comans) is a spectacular New Zealand sedge with fine, curly foliage and golden-brown tints. Learn how to cultivate this ornamental plant.
CyperaceaeCarex crinita: complete guide
Carex crinita
Fringed sedge thrives in wet marshes and water edges, offering distinctive hairy seed heads from June through October. Learn cultivation, water requirements, and integration into water gardens.
CyperaceaeNortheastern Sedge: complete guide
Carex cryptolepis
Northeastern sedge (Carex cryptolepis) is a subtle North American native plant perfect for wet areas. Learn about growing, care, and ecological benefits.
CyperaceaeSoftleaf sedge: complete guide
Carex disperma
Everything you need to grow Carex disperma in your garden. A graceful, low-maintenance sedge for shady, moist areas.
Carex distachya: complete guide
Carex distachya
Mediterranean two-spiked sedge thrives in dry, alkaline soils with minimal water. Discover cultivation for arid gardens, drought tolerance, and Mediterranean landscape integration.
CyperaceaeRust-coloured sedge: complete guide
Carex ferruginea
Rust-coloured sedge (Carex ferruginea) is a delicate alpine sedge with ferruginous foliage. Perfect for rocky sites, shade, and alpine gardens. Hardy to USDA zone 4.
Carex filiformis: complete guide
Carex filiformis
Carex filiformis (Downy-fruited sedge) grows in wet, marshy areas. This fine sedge is perfect for moist gardens and natural pond edges.
CyperaceaeLarge yellow sedge: complete guide
Carex flava
Grow Carex flava with confidence: learn light, soil, moisture needs and best companion plants for this hardy sedge.
CyperaceaeNorthern long sedge: complete guide
Carex folliculata
Northern long sedge (Carex folliculata) is a versatile sedge from eastern North America with long, slender foliage. Learn how to cultivate this moisture-loving plant.
CyperaceaeCarex frankii: complete guide
Carex frankii
Frank's sedge thrives in extremely wet marshes and stable high water tables. Discover cultivation for wetland gardens, water requirements, and role in natural water management.
CyperaceaeGraceful sedge: complete guide
Carex gracillima
Graceful sedge (Carex gracillima) is an elegant, fine-textured North American sedge. Perfect shade plant for moist soils with minimal maintenance and naturalistic appeal.
CyperaceaeLimestone meadow sedge: complete guide
Carex granularis
Limestone meadow sedge (Carex granularis) is an elegant, hardy grass from North America that thrives in dry to moderate soils. Learn how to cultivate this native plant.
CyperaceaeCarex grisea: complete guide
Carex grisea
Carex grisea (grey sedge) is a robust North American sedge with distinctive, inflated fruits. Perfect for wet areas and naturalistic garden designs that need visual interest.
CyperaceaeFuzzy wuzzy sedge: complete guide
Carex hirsutella
Carex hirsutella (fuzzy wuzzy sedge) is a charming, soft-textured sedge with distinctive hairy leaves. Perfect for shade gardens with minimal maintenance requirements.