Carex secta
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Large, clump-forming, evergreen perennial sedge, young plants reaching about 60cm in height, older plants form thick trunks to 1.2m tall, producing arching fountains of bright green leaves, and pale brown flower spikes in early summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- Carex secta (Carex secta)
- Genus
- Carex
- Family
- Cyperaceae
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- Toxicity
- Grass Like
- Plant type
- 1-1.5 metres
- Height
- 0.5-1 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Clump forming · Tufted
- 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 Carex secta
Distribution map
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Carex secta
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Carex secta care guide
- Consistently wet soil or shallow water submersion all year round
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Consistently wet soil or shallow water submersion all year round
Fertilizing
FertilizingLight monthly aquatic plant feed during warm active growth months
Pruning
PruningCut out any dead leaves on evergreen species in summer
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed in early spring or by division in mid spring to early summer
Growing
GrowingGrows in a range of soils that retain moisture, in fertile moist but well-drained soil in full sun or part shade or in wet soils. Ideal for growing along pond margins. See ornamental grasses cultivation and bog gardening
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease-free
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids
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