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Carex adelostoma plant with fine foliage in alpine settingCyperaceae

Carex 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.

12 min
Fine green foliage and brown inflorescences of Carex atherodesCyperaceae

Wheat sedge: complete guide

Carex atherodes

Discover wheat sedge, an elegant sedge for moist soil. Learn about cultivation, garden design use, and maintenance.

12 min
Carex bebbii plant with fine foliageCyperaceae

Carex bebbii: complete guide

Carex bebbii

Discover Bebb's sedge, a North American grass species with fine texture and elegant growth habit. Ideal for moist soils in partial to full shade conditions.

12 min
Carex brevior plant with fine green foliage in garden settingCyperaceae

Carex 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.

12 min
Brewer's sedge in its natural growth patternCyperaceae

Carex 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.

12 min
Carex cephalophora with dense, arching green-brown foliageCyperaceae

Carex cephalophora: complete guide

Carex cephalophora

Discover Carex cephalophora, an elegant sedge with dense growth from North America. Perfect for wet soils and naturalistic garden designs.

12 min
Cherokee sedge plant with fine foliage in partial shadeCyperaceae

Carex 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.

12 min
Carex crus-corvi plant with fine foliageCyperaceae

Carex crus-corvi: complete guide

Carex crus-corvi

Learn about ravenfoot sedge, a native North American perennial for moist soils and shady corners. Elegant foliage brings character to woodland garden designs.

12 min
Rust-coloured sedge growing in alpine habitatCyperaceae

Rust-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.

12 min
Carex filiformis in its natural marshy habitatCyperaceae

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.

12 min
Fine green leaves of Carex frigida in compact tuftsCyperaceae

Carex frigida: complete guide

Carex frigida

Learn all about the icy sedge with fine needle-like leaves. This alpine sedge thrives in full sun on alpine soil with outstanding drainage and cool conditions.

12 min
Carex holostoma Arctic marsh sedge plantCyperaceae

Carex holostoma: complete guide

Carex holostoma Drejer

Discover Arctic marsh sedge care, habitat preferences, USDA zones, and sourcing tips. Perfect for wet gardens and cold climate landscapes.

12 min
Carex lapponica Lapland sedge plantCyperaceae

Carex lapponica: complete guide

Carex lapponica O.Lang

Learn about Lapland sedge care, soil requirements, USDA zones, and suppliers. Hardy, fine-foliaged, and perfect for cold alpine gardens.

12 min
Carex laxa weak sedge plantCyperaceae

Carex laxa: complete guide

Carex laxa Wahlenb.

Discover weak sedge or slack sedge care. Soil, watering, USDA zones, and sourcing for northern wetlands and alpine gardens.

12 min
Carex laxiflora broad looseflower sedge plantCyperaceae

Carex laxiflora: complete guide

Carex laxiflora Lam.

Broad looseflower sedge for shade gardening. Soil, watering, USDA 4-8 zones, and companion plants for woodland and moist borders.

12 min
Carex lepidocarpa growth patternCyperaceae

Carex lepidocarpa: complete guide

Carex lepidocarpa

Discover the small-fruited yellow-sedge, an elegant choice for damp gardens. Grows in clusters to 60cm tall and thrives in partial shade. Perfect for borders and wet sites.

12 min
Carex loliacea ryegrass sedge plantCyperaceae

Carex loliacea: complete guide

Carex loliacea L.

Ryegrass sedge with global range. From arctic Europe to Japan and Canada. USDA 2-6, moisture needs, and sourcing guidelines.

12 min
Carex lyngbyei wetland habitatCyperaceae

Carex lyngbyei: complete guide

Carex lyngbyei

Discover Lyngbye's sedge, a robust species for wet and saline soils. Grows 30-90 cm tall and thrives in cold climates. Perfect for waterside plantings and wetland restoration.

12 min
Carex mairei clump displaying fine leaf texture in alpine settingCyperaceae

Carex mairei: complete guide

Carex mairei

Maire's sedge (Carex mairei) is an elegant sedge for dry, limy soils. Learn how to grow this Mediterranean grass-like plant in alpine and rock gardens.

12 min
Carex morrowii displaying fine green foliage in shaded woodland settingCyperaceae

Carex morrowii: complete guide

Carex morrowii

Japanese sedge (Carex morrowii) is an elegant shade groundcover for cool gardens. Learn how to grow this bird-friendly sedge for year-round foliage interest.

12 min
Carex nardinaCyperaceae

Carex nardina: guide

Carex nardina

Carex nardina alpine sedge.

12 min
Carex oederi sedge yellow-greenCyperaceae

Carex oederi: complete guide

Carex oederi

Discover Carex oederi, an elegant sedge with yellow-green flower spikes. Growing tips, care calendar, and how to cultivate this ornamental grass in wet locations.

12 min
Dunhead sedge flowering in mountain regionsCyperaceae

Dunhead Sedge: complete guide

Carex phaeocephala

Dunhead sedge is a versatile ornamental grass for alpine gardens. Discover everything about cultivation, care and companions in this detailed guide.

12 min
Carex pumilaCyperaceae

Carex pumila: complete guide

Carex pumila

Carex pumila is a hardy sedge. Discover cultivation and planting.

12 min