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Redtop grass in full bloom on a damp meadow, showing silvery plumes above green foliagePoaceae

Redtop: complete guide

Agrostis gigantea

Redtop (Agrostis gigantea) thrives in moist soils and partial sun. A hardy ornamental grass reaching up to 120 cm, ideal for naturalistic gardens and wet areas.

12 min
Slough grass growing along a pond edge in summer, sunlight filtering through narrow leavesPoaceae

Slough grass: complete guide

Beckmannia syzigachne

Slough grass (Beckmannia syzigachne) is a hardy, moisture-loving grass ideal for wet garden areas. Perfect for pond edges, rain gardens, and damp borders.

12 min
Narrow-fruit water-starwort in a natural pond with tiny star-like flowers and bright green foliagePlantaginaceae

Narrow-fruit water-starwort: complete guide

Callitriche palustris

Callitriche palustris is a low-maintenance aquatic herb thriving in wet soils and shallow ponds. Learn how to grow and care for this spring-blooming forb.

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
Fibrous tussock sedge in full growth with dark flowering spikes in a moist, sunny garden settingCyperaceae

Fibrous tussock sedge: complete guide

Carex appropinquata

A detailed guide to growing Carex appropinquata, a resilient sedge for moist, alkaline soils. Perfect for wetland gardens and low-maintenance landscapes.

12 min
Carex bigelowii growing in a moist, shaded environment with upright green foliage and subtle green flowering stemsCyperaceae

Stiff sedge: complete guide

Carex bigelowii

Complete care guide for Carex bigelowii: ideal conditions, maintenance, hardiness zones, and planting tips for wet, acidic gardens.

12 min
String sedge (Carex chordorrhiza) in a damp woodland edge, with fine green foliage and brown flower spikes.Cyperaceae

String sedge: complete guide

Carex chordorrhiza

How to grow Carex chordorrhiza in UK and US gardens: light needs, soil pH, companion plants and maintenance tips for wet areas.

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
Carex diandra in a damp woodland garden with pale green flower spikes in early summerCyperaceae

Lesser tussock sedge: complete guide

Carex diandra

Discover how to grow and care for Carex diandra in wet gardens. Learn about ideal conditions, companion plants, and seasonal care for this hardy sedge.

12 min
Dioecious sedge in natural habitat with fine green leaves and loose flowering spikesCyperaceae

Dioecious sedge: complete guide

Carex dioica

Grow Carex dioica successfully: learn about light, soil pH, watering needs and best companion plants for this moisture-loving sedge.

12 min
Longbract sedge thriving along the moist edge of a garden pondCyperaceae

Longbract sedge: complete guide

Carex extensa

Discover how to grow and care for Longbract sedge. Perfect for wet gardens, pond edges, and low-maintenance landscapes. Plan your design on gardenworld.app.

12 min
Large yellow sedge thriving at the edge of a pondCyperaceae

Large yellow sedge: complete guide

Carex flava

Grow Carex flava with confidence: learn light, soil, moisture needs and best companion plants for this hardy sedge.

12 min
Gray's sedge blooming in a damp woodland edgeCyperaceae

Gray's sedge: complete guide

Carex grayi

Everything you need to know about growing and caring for Carex grayi, a hardy ornamental sedge perfect for moist garden areas.

12 min
Carex heleonastes growing in a moist, shaded woodland edge with moss and fernsCyperaceae

Hudson bay sedge: complete guide

Carex heleonastes

Discover how to grow and care for Carex heleonastes: ideal conditions, watering needs, and companion plants for wet, shady garden spots.

12 min
Slender sedge (Carex lasiocarpa) growing along a pond edge, showing fine green foliage and slender brown flower spikes.Cyperaceae

Slender sedge: complete guide

Carex lasiocarpa

A detailed care guide for Carex lasiocarpa, a graceful grass-like plant thriving in wet, acidic soils. Ideal for pond edges and bog gardens.

12 min
Bog sedge in a damp peatland environment with fine greenish flower spikesCyperaceae

Bog sedge: complete guide

Carex limosa

Everything you need to know about Carex limosa: ideal conditions, wet soil care, maintenance, and winter survival. Perfect for bog gardens and moist borders.

12 min
Tall bog sedge growing along a damp woodland edge with moss and ferns.Cyperaceae

Tall bog sedge: complete guide

Carex magellanica

Everything you need to know about Tall bog sedge: ideal growing conditions, care tips, and companion plants for wet, shady garden spots.

12 min
Curved sedge in a damp garden edge with fine green foliage and slender spikesCyperaceae

Curved sedge: complete guide

Carex maritima

Everything you need to grow Carex maritima: ideal conditions, care tips, and how to use it in coastal or wet gardens. Grows 20–30 cm tall.

12 min
Muskingum sedge (Carex muskingumensis) in full bloom, forming a fountain-like clump with arching evergreen foliage near a garden pondCyperaceae

Muskingum sedge: complete guide

Carex muskingumensis

Everything you need to grow Carex muskingumensis: ideal conditions, soil needs, watering tips, and companion plants for wet garden areas in USDA zones 4-8.

12 min
Carex oligosperma sedge plantCyperaceae

Carex oligosperma: complete guide

Carex oligosperma

Discover Carex oligosperma, an elegant sedge native to North America and Asia. Perfect groundcover for wet garden areas.

12 min
Chaffy sedge in a damp garden with soft green plumesCyperaceae

Chaffy sedge: complete guide

Carex paleacea

Discover how to grow and care for Carex paleacea, a resilient sedge perfect for wet areas. Ideal for rain gardens and pond edges.

12 min
Carnat sedge in a woodland garden with morning dew clinging to its fine stemsCyperaceae

Carnat sedge: complete guide

Carex panicea

Grow Carex panicea in your garden with this practical guide. Ideal for damp, shady spots, this sedge brings texture and year-round structure to naturalistic planting schemes.

12 min
Fewflower sedge in full growth along a pond edge, showing narrow green leaves and delicate yellow flower spikes.Cyperaceae

Fewflower sedge: complete guide

Carex pauciflora

A detailed guide to growing Carex pauciflora, a slender sedge for wet, acidic soils. Ideal for bog gardens, pond margins, and naturalistic planting schemes.

12 min
Flea sedge (Carex pulicaris) growing in a damp, shaded corner of a gardenCyperaceae

Flea sedge: complete guide

Carex pulicaris

How to grow Carex pulicaris (Flea sedge) in your garden: light, moisture, soil pH and care. Ideal for wet, acidic spots in temperate climates.

12 min