slender-tufted sedge
Also known as: slender-spiked sedge
A slender, tufted sedge forming clumps of narrow leaves up to 90cm tall; spikes bearing brown flowers appear in late spring and summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- slender-tufted sedge (Carex acuta)
- Genus
- Carex
- Family
- Cyperaceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial · Bogs · Grass Like
- Plant type
- 0.5-1 metres
- Height
- 0.5-1 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous · Semi evergreen
- Foliage
- Columnar upright
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of slender-tufted sedge
Distribution map
Europe to C. Asia
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of slender-tufted sedge
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slender-tufted sedge care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing slight drying between waterings
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing slight drying between waterings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced feed monthly during active growth season
Pruning
PruningFoliage can be cut back to just above water surface in autumn
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by division in spring
Growing
GrowingPlant in a reliably moist soil or submerged in shallow margins of ponds in full sun or partial shade
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally trouble free
Pests
Generally trouble free
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