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Carex grayi

Low Maintenance

Genus: Carex
Family: Cyperaceae

About this plant

C. grayi is a deciduous, grass-like, tufted perennial forming strong, erect clumps of rich green leaves to 60cm long. Mid-green flower spikes on 60cm stems appear all summer, followed by spiky, pale green seedheads

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ChalkLoam

AcidAlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

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

Moisture

Moist But Well Drained

Aspect

West FacingSouth FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in moisture-retentive soil, can be grown as a marginal or bog plant in sun or light shade

Pruning

Cut back in the autumn as the foliage fades

Propagation

Propagate by seed sown in autumn, or by division from mid-spring to early summer

Pests

Aphids may be a problem

Diseases

Generally disease free, could be affected by a rust

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverBanks Slopes

Planting Places

IndoorOutdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

Floating

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years