10 Popular Sedges for Ornamental Garden Use - The Spruce
WEBJan 18, 2024 · Sedges can be very colorful, providing a garden with colors ranging from green to yellow to red and even purple. Even though they do flower (and, in some cases, a subtly attractive seed head succeeds the blooms), they are grown mainly as foliage plants .
How to Plant and Grow Sedge - Better Homes & Gardens
WEBJun 6, 2023 · This tough, shade-loving perennial blooms with white or purplish lavender funnel-shape or flared flowers in summer. Some are intensely fragrant. Hostas are a favorite of slugs and deer.
Sedge: A Growing Guide for Carex - Garden Design
WEBSedge (Carex) is an ornamental perennial that is grown for the strappy or thin grass-like foliage. Sedge is tolerant of a range of growing conditions and is a versatile low-maintenance plant for beds, borders, and containers. Learn how …
How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Sedge (Carex) - Epic Gardening
WEBJun 5, 2024 · Sedge is a great plant that fills many roles in the garden and landscape. In this article, gardening expert Melissa Strauss will tell you all you need to know to choose and grow one of the many varieties of this grass-like perennial.
How to Plant and Grow Sedge - NHG
WEBJul 27, 2023 · Sedges do best with protection from full summer sun, so any spot with morning sun and afternoon shade or filtered light is ideal; sedges can even thrive in full shade, so they’re a great choice for under a tree or …
How to Grow Carex Sedges | Best Carex Varieties | HGTV
WEBBotanical Name: Carex. Common Name: Sedge Grass. Hardiness Zones: 3 to 9, depending on species. Growing Conditions: Moist, well-draining soil. Light Requirements: Partial to full shade; some species can thrive in full sun. Special Features: Favorited for its foliage, which can be evergreen, bronze, copper-colored or variegated depending on species.
19 Sedge Varieties for Your Garden - Epic Gardening
WEBJun 5, 2024 · Sedge makes a beautiful addition to many landscapes. This sturdy and semi-evergreen ornamental has a wide native range and is a low-maintenance alternative to ornamental grasses. Here are 21 of gardening expert Melissa Strauss’ favorite varieties.
15 of the Best True Sedge Plant Varieties for the Home Garden
WEBAug 2, 2022 · True Sedges Are Truly Fantastic. They may not have massive, colorful flowers or offer up big old fruits and vegetables, but sedges are pretty great. They can provide semi-evergreen color for just about any spot in the yard and they don’t ask for much in return. Plus, they’re far more varied than many people realize.
Sedge Plant Care - How To Grow Native Sedge Plants - Gardening Know How
WEBApr 22, 2022 · Sedge plants are drought tolerant, easy to grow and practically maintenance free. They will also bring texture and movement to any area of the landscape. Learn more about the types of sedge and how to
8 Ways to Use Tough, Versatile Sedges In Your Garden - Midwest Living
WEBJan 27, 2023 · Try underplanting a tree with long-beaked sedge (Carex sprengelii). In spring, showy yellow flowers emerge from green mounds. Pendulant seed heads follow later in the season.