teasel sedge
Also known as: Autumn sedge; green sedge
An evergreen sedge forming dense clumps, to 75cm tall, of hair-like, olive-green leaves. In winter, the foliage takes on orange, yellow and bronze tints - especially when grown in full sun. In summer, flower stems shorter than the leaves bear between four and eight black flower spikes up to 2.5cm long
Scientific classification
- Species
- teasel sedge (Carex dipsacea)
- Genus
- Carex
- Family
- Cyperaceae
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- Toxicity
- Grass Like
- Plant type
- 0.5-1 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Clump forming · Columnar upright
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of teasel sedge
Distribution map
New Zealand
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of teasel sedge
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teasel sedge care guide
- Keep soil evenly moist, some species tolerate boggier soil
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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Watering
Keep soil evenly moist, some species tolerate boggier soil
Fertilizing
FertilizingLight balanced feed in spring
Pruning
PruningComb, rake out or cut back any dead leaves and flowers in spring
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed, sown in containers in a cold frame in spring or by division in early summer
Growing
GrowingPrefers moist conditions in sun or part shade. Ideal for a bog or rock garden
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be affected by a rust
Pests
Generally trouble free
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