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Bolboschoenus glaucus growing at water's edgeCyperaceae

Bolboschoenus glaucus: complete guide

Bolboschoenus glaucus

Bolboschoenus glaucus, tuberous bulrush, is a wetland sedge perfect for water gardens. This Mediterranean native supports critical aquatic ecosystems.

12 min
Bolboschoenus laticarpus broadfruit sedge with brown flower clustersCyperaceae

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.

12 min
Slender tufted-sedge in a damp garden edge, with fine green foliage and subtle flower spikesCyperaceae

Slender 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.

12 min
Lesser pond sedge growing along water's edgeCyperaceae

Lesser pond sedge: complete guide

Carex acutiformis

Grow Carex acutiformis (lesser pond sedge): waterside plant for wet areas, pond edges, and naturalistic water gardens.

12 min
Carex arctogena sedge in alpine habitatCyperaceae

Carex 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.

12 min
Black alpine sedge (Carex atrata) in natural habitat with dark, arching foliageCyperaceae

Black 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.

12 min
Carex atrofusca in a damp meadow, showing dark brown flower spikes and fine green foliageCyperaceae

Darkbrown 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.

12 min
Carex aurea plantCyperaceae

Carex 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.

12 min
Fine grass-like sedge on rocky mountain locationCyperaceae

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.

12 min
Bailey's sedge grouped growth with fine grass-like foliage textureCyperaceae

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.

12 min
Carex baldensis with fine green grass-like foliage in mountain settingCyperaceae

Monte 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.

12 min
Carex barbarae with fine-textured foliage and compact habitCyperaceae

Carex barbarae: complete guide

Carex barbarae

Santa Barbara sedge grows compact with elegant fine foliage. Hardy native grass for borders, rock gardens, and mixed plantings.

12 min
Green-ribbed sedge in a damp, partially shaded spot among heathland plantsCyperaceae

Green-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.

12 min
Carex blanda colony with fine gray-green foliage and subtle seed heads on forest floorCyperaceae

Carex 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.

12 min
Green flowering spikes of Carex bohemica in a moist garden bed, fine-textured foliageCyperaceae

Bohemian 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.

12 min
Carex brevicollis sedge with brown flower spikesCyperaceae

Carex brevicollis: complete guide

Carex brevicollis

Short-necked sedge is an elegant evergreen grass with fine texture and brownish flowers.

12 min
Greater brown sedge with soft bronze foliageCyperaceae

Greater 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.

12 min
Carex brunnescens in natural habitat, showing narrow green leaves and brownish flower spikesCyperaceae

Alaska 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.

12 min
Carex careyana woodland sedgeCyperaceae

Carex 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.

12 min
Spring sedge in full growth during early spring under dappled shadeCyperaceae

Spring 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.

12 min
Carex colchica in natural setting with gracefully arching foliage along a stream bankCyperaceae

Carex 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.

12 min
Frosted-curls sedge with fine, curling golden-brown foliageCyperaceae

Frosted-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.

12 min
Carex crinita with fine elegant leaves and distinctive fringed seed clusters on upright inflorescenceCyperaceae

Carex 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.

12 min
Northeastern sedge in natural growing conditionsCyperaceae

Northeastern 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.

12 min