carnation sedge
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Robust, clump-forming, gradually spreading, deciduous or semi-evergreen perennial sedge, about 30cm tall, with blue-green foliage. Carries dainty purplish-black flower spikes to 30cm long within the foliage, in summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- carnation sedge (Carex panicea)
- Genus
- Carex
- Family
- Cyperaceae
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- Toxicity
- Grass Like · Aquatic · Bogs
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 0.5-1 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous · Semi evergreen
- Foliage
- Clump forming · Tufted
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of carnation sedge
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of carnation sedge
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carnation sedge care guide
- Keep soil consistently moist to wet, never allowing roots to dry
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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Watering
Keep soil consistently moist to wet, never allowing roots to dry
Fertilizing
FertilizingLight balanced feed in spring and early summer growth
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required, tidy if possible as the foliage dies down at the end of the growing season
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed in early spring or by division in mid spring to early summer
Growing
GrowingTolerant of a wide range of growing conditions in full sun or part shade. Grow in waterside locations, boggy or wet soils and any moist but well drained or well-drained soils. See ornamental grasses cultivation, bog gardening and pond plants
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease-free
Pests
Generally pest-free
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