hedgehog grass
Also known as: large yellow sedge; marsh hedgehog grass; yellow sedge
A clump-forming, semi-evergreen perennial with toothed, mid to pale green strap-shaped foliage which prefers a damp, boggy location. Spikes of green to orange-brown flowers with bristly pale yellow to green bracts appear from June to July
Scientific classification
- Species
- hedgehog grass (Carex flava)
- Genus
- Carex
- Family
- Cyperaceae
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- Toxicity
- Grass Like · Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 0.5-1 metres
- Height
- 0.5-1 metres
- Spread
- Semi 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 hedgehog grass
Distribution map
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of hedgehog grass
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hedgehog grass care guide
- Keep soil consistently moist to wet, never allowing roots to dry
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by division in spring
Growing
GrowingPrefers moist, poorly-drained soil in sun or partial shade. Grows well at the edge of ponds or streams
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease-free
Pests
Generally pest-free
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