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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.
Wheat sedge: complete guide
Carex atherodes
Discover wheat sedge, an elegant sedge for moist soil. Learn about cultivation, garden design use, and maintenance.
CyperaceaeCarex 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
CyperaceaeCarex 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.
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.
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.
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.
CyperaceaeCarex 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.
CyperaceaeCarex 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.
CyperaceaeCarex 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.
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.
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.
CyperaceaeCarex 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.
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.
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.
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.
CyperaceaeCarex nardina: guide
Carex nardina
Carex nardina alpine sedge.
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.
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.
Carex pumila: complete guide
Carex pumila
Carex pumila is a hardy sedge. Discover cultivation and planting.