grey sedge
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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
Scientific classification
- Species
- grey sedge (Carex divulsa)
- Genus
- Carex
- Family
- Cyperaceae
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- Toxicity
- Grass Like
- Plant type
- 0.5-1 metres
- Height
- 0.5-1 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Clump forming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full shade · Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of grey sedge
Distribution map
Europe to Macaronesia
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of grey sedge
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grey sedge care guide
- Keep soil evenly moist, some species tolerate boggier soil
- Watering
- Full shade · Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Keep soil evenly moist, some species tolerate boggier soil
Fertilizing
FertilizingLight balanced feed in spring
Pruning
PruningComb or cut out dead leaves and flowers in spring; can be cut back by up to half in late spring or early summer
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed sown in containers in a cold frame in spring or by division in early summer
Growing
GrowingEasy to grow in most situations including damp soil and shade
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease free
Pests
Susceptible to damage from aphids
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