hedgehog grass

How to Grow and Care for hedgehog grass

hedgehog grass · Carex flava
Also known as: large yellow sedge; marsh hedgehog grass; yellow sedge

Prefers moist, poorly-drained soil in sun or partial shade. Grows well at the edge of ponds or streams

Watering: Keep soil consistently moist to wet, never allowing roots to drySunlight: Full sun · Partial shadeInformation to be completed

Planting and Growing hedgehog grass

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Care difficulty3 / 5
Watering scheduleKeep soil consistently moist to wet, never allowing roots to dry
Sunlight requirementsFull sun · Partial shade
Ideal temperatureInformation to be completed
Soil typeClay · Loam
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moisturePoorly drained
FertilizingLight balanced feed in spring and early summer growth
ToxicityInformation to be completed
Care Tips

Prefers moist, poorly-drained soil in sun or partial shade. Grows well at the edge of ponds or streams

How to Water hedgehog grass?

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

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for hedgehog grass?

Full sun · Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for hedgehog grass?

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What Soil Is Best for hedgehog grass?

Soil type
Clay · Loam
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for hedgehog grass?

Poorly drained

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How to Fertilize hedgehog grass?

Light balanced feed in spring and early summer growth

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How to Prune hedgehog grass?

No pruning required

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How to Propagate hedgehog grass?

Propagate by division in spring

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How to Transplant hedgehog grass?

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How to Care for hedgehog grass in Winter?

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How to Plant hedgehog grass?

Prefers moist, poorly-drained soil in sun or partial shade. Grows well at the edge of ponds or streams

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How to Repot hedgehog grass?

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How to Harvest hedgehog grass?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Pests

Generally pest-free

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The Toxicity of hedgehog grass

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More General Info About hedgehog grass

Attributes of hedgehog grass

Plant typeGrass Like · Herbaceous Perennial
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
FoliageSemi evergreen
HabitClump forming · Tufted
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Scientific Classification

Species
Carex flava
Genus
Carex
Family
Cyperaceae
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