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CyperaceaeBolboschoenus glaucus: complete guide
Bolboschoenus glaucus
Bolboschoenus glaucus, tuberous bulrush, is a wetland sedge perfect for water gardens. This Mediterranean native supports critical aquatic ecosystems.
Bolboschoenus laticarpus: complete guide
Bolboschoenus laticarpus
Discover broadfruit sedge, a robust watermarginal plant producing brown flower spikes, perfect for creating authentic wetland habitats and naturalizing pond edges in temperate gardens.
CyperaceaeSlender tufted-sedge: complete guide
Carex acuta
Everything you need to know about Carex acuta: care, planting, and ideal conditions for wet gardens in temperate climates.
CyperaceaeLesser pond sedge: complete guide
Carex acutiformis
Grow Carex acutiformis (lesser pond sedge): waterside plant for wet areas, pond edges, and naturalistic water gardens.
CyperaceaeColumbian sedge: complete guide
Carex aperta
Full guide to Carex aperta, the Columbian sedge from western North America. Location, soil, watering and garden uses.
CyperaceaeCarex arctogena: complete guide
Carex arctogena
Meet Carex arctogena, a hardy subarctic sedge perfect for cold mountain gardens. Learn about care, location, and winter hardiness in this guide.
CyperaceaeSlenderbeak sedge: complete guide
Carex athrostachya
Full guide to Carex athrostachya: ideal location, soil, watering, pruning and companion plants for garden success.
CyperaceaeBlack alpine sedge: complete guide
Carex atrata
Discover how to grow and care for Carex atrata, a striking dark sedge ideal for shady, moist garden spots. Low maintenance and winter hardy.
CyperaceaeDarkbrown sedge: complete guide
Carex atrofusca
Grow Carex atrofusca in wet, acidic soils. This elegant sedge thrives in full sun to partial shade, reaching 30–50 cm. Perfect for bog gardens and pond edges.
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.
Carex austroalpina: complete guide
Carex austroalpina
South Alpine sedge is a hardy sedge species for rock gardens and dry mountain habitats. Guide for cultivation, drainage, watering, and years of growth in Dutch gardens.
Bailey's sedge: complete guide
Carex baileyi Britton
Bailey's sedge grows in moist habitats across eastern North America. Low-maintenance ornamental sedge perfect for wet gardens and water margins.
CyperaceaeMonte Baldo Sedge: complete guide
Carex baldensis
Discover Carex baldensis, a rare alpine sedge from the Alps. Perfect for rock gardens, scree beds, and alpine borders with exceptional winter hardiness and fine texture.
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.
CyperaceaeGreen-ribbed sedge: complete guide
Carex binervis
A detailed guide to growing Carex binervis, a hardy sedge thriving in moist, acidic soils. Perfect for bog gardens and naturalistic planting schemes.
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.
CyperaceaeBohemian sedge: complete guide
Carex bohemica
How to grow Carex bohemica in your garden: ideal light, soil, watering and care. Perfect for damp areas, naturalistic planting and low-maintenance borders.
CyperaceaeCarex brevicollis: complete guide
Carex brevicollis
Short-necked sedge is an elegant evergreen grass with fine texture and brownish flowers.
CyperaceaeGreater brown sedge: complete guide
Carex brunnea
Greater brown sedge is a striking ornamental grass perfect for shaded borders. Discover planting tips, care requirements, companion plants and design ideas.
CyperaceaeAlaska brownish sedge: complete guide
Carex brunnescens
Everything you need to know about growing Carex brunnescens: ideal conditions, care tips, companion plants, and how to maintain it year-round.
CyperaceaeCarex careyana: complete guide
Carex careyana
Meet Carex careyana, also known as Carey's sedge. A frost-hardy woodland plant for shaded gardens. Learn about care, growth, and planting.
CyperaceaeSpring sedge: complete guide
Carex caryophyllea
A detailed guide to growing Carex caryophyllea: ideal conditions, care tips, companion plants, and seasonal maintenance for a natural, low-maintenance garden.
CyperaceaeCarex colchica: complete guide
Carex colchica
Discover how to grow and care for Carex colchica: ideal conditions, watering, pruning and pairing in garden designs. Perfect for wet areas and low-maintenance gardens.
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.