hairy sedge

How to Grow and Care for hairy sedge

hairy sedge · Carex hirta
Also known as: goose grass; hammer sedge

Naturally occurrs in damp, grassy places such as hedge banks and meadows, and can become a garden weed

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Planting and Growing hairy sedge

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Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleKeep soil consistently moist to wet, never allowing roots to dry
Sunlight requirementsFull sun · Partial shade
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Soil typeChalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained · Poorly drained
FertilizingLight balanced feed in spring and early summer growth
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Care Tips

Naturally occurrs in damp, grassy places such as hedge banks and meadows, and can become a garden weed

How to Water hairy sedge?

Keep soil consistently moist to wet, never allowing roots to dry

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for hairy sedge?

Full sun · Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for hairy sedge?

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What Soil Is Best for hairy sedge?

Soil type
Chalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for hairy sedge?

Moist but well drained · Poorly drained

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How to Fertilize hairy sedge?

Light balanced feed in spring and early summer growth

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How to Prune hairy sedge?

Comb or rake off any old, tired or dead leaves and flowers in spring

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How to Propagate hairy sedge?

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

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How to Transplant hairy sedge?

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How to Care for hairy sedge in Winter?

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How to Plant hairy sedge?

Naturally occurrs in damp, grassy places such as hedge banks and meadows, and can become a garden weed

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How to Repot hairy sedge?

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How to Harvest hairy sedge?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

Generally trouble free

Pests

Generally trouble fee

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The Toxicity of hairy sedge

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Attributes of hairy sedge

Plant typeGrass Like
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
FoliageEvergreen
HabitBushy
OriginEurope to Northern Africa

Scientific Classification

Species
Carex hirta
Genus
Carex
Family
Cyperaceae
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