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grey sedge

Carex divulsa

Low Maintenance

Genus: Carex
Family: Cyperaceae

About this plant

C. divulsa is a densely tufted, evergreen sedge to about 40cm with arching, dark green or greyish green leaves and short spikes of greenish-brown flowers in summer

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Hardiness

H5

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full ShadeFull SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

Not Currently Available

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

Acid

Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedMoist But Well DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

East FacingWest FacingNorth FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Easy to grow in most situations including damp soil and shade

Pruning

Comb or cut out dead leaves and flowers in spring; can be cut back by up to half in late spring or early summer

Propagation

Propagate by seed sown in containers in a cold frame in spring or by division in early summer

Pests

Susceptible to damage from aphids

Diseases

Generally disease free

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverHedging ScreensPatio ContainerRock GardenFlower BordersBanks Slopes

Planting Places

GreenhouseOutdoorPond MarginsConservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

Clump Forming

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years