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Carex chathamica | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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Carex chathamica

Carex chathamica

Low MaintenanceDrought Resistant

Genus: Carex
Family: Cyperaceae

About this plant

Densely tufted, clump-forming, evergreen perennial sedge, about 45cm tall, with strong stems and broad metallic blue-green leaves, silvery beneath. Produces large, terminal, brown flower spikes, during summer

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

LoamClaySandy

AcidNeutralAlkaline

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Suits a range of soils including well-drained and moist but well-drained soil in full sun. See ornamental grasses cultivation

Pruning

Cut out any dead leaves on evergreen species in summer

Propagation

Propagate by seed in early spring or by division in mid spring to early summer

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Garden Uses

Uses

Flower BordersGround CoverHedging ScreensPatio Container

Planting Places

OutdoorConservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Clump FormingFloating

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years