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sedge 'Little Midge'

Carex muskingumensis 'Little Midge'

Genus: Carex
Family: Cyperaceae

About this plant

Miniature, clump-forming, slowly-spreading, deciduous perennial sedge about 15-20cm in height, with upright stems bearing horizontal, narrow, tapering, bright green leaves. Produces terminal golden-brown flower spikes in early summer

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

Acid

Not Currently Available

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

Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedMoist But Well Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in fertile moist but well-drained soil or wet soil in full sun or part shade. Tolerant of dry soils, suitable for ground cover. See ornamental grasses cultivation and bog gardening

Pruning

Cut out any dead leaves on evergreen species in summer

Propagation

Propagate by division in mid spring to early summer

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Garden Uses

Uses

Patio ContainerCottage InformalFlower BordersGround Cover

Planting Places

ConservatoryOutdoorBog Garden

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

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