{"title":"Carex","description":"\u003cp\u003eCarex (sedge) is the Rodney Dangerfield of the \u003ca title=\"decorative ornamental grasses\" href=\"\/collections\/decorative-ornamental-grasses-tall-small-dwarf-plant-varieties\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eornamental grass\u003c\/a\u003e world… “it don't get no respect\". From a garden design standpoint, sedges are lumped together with other ornamental grasses, but Carex is not a grass, but a grass-like plant in the family \u003cem\u003eCyperaceae\u003c\/em\u003e. We like sedges for their fine textured leaves, their leaf color \/ variegation, and for how carex improves the health of the local environment by providing food and shelter for insects and birds.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eSedges are a mostly evergreen, ornamental grass that adds a soft texture and form to the landscape. There are 2000 species of carex native around the world so you can have your choice between those which are US natives, and those which are selected for variegated foliage, which primarily hail from Japan. There is sure to be one for most garden situations, particularly shade\/moist (many), shade\/dry (some) and sun\/moist (a few).\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eTypes of Sedge\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe two most popular species of sedge used in gardens are \u003cem\u003eCarex oshimensis\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eCarex morrowii\u003c\/em\u003e. Both have been grown widely worldwide and are represented in the trade by several variegated foliage selections. \u003cem\u003eCarex oshimensis\u003c\/em\u003e is a superb evergreen clumping woodland sedge with narrow leaves and an attractive weeping habit. \u003cem\u003eCarex morrowii\u003c\/em\u003e is a bit more upright in growth habit, and comes in both clumping and running forms, as well as in an array of variegation colors. \u003cem\u003eCarex morrowii\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cem\u003evar. temnolepis ‘Silk Tassel’\u003c\/em\u003e is truly the star of the genus but is rarely available. This has the narrowest variegated foliage of any sedge and thrives in both sun and shade. The US native \u003cem\u003e\u003ca title=\"Carex eburnea\" href=\"\/products\/carex-eburnea\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCarex eburnea\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e is one many of our favorite native sedges. The needle-like texture, small stature, and ability to tolerate dry shade make it a superb choice for the woodland garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eUsing Sedge in the Landscape\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eSedges are well-suited to line pathways or fill open spaces in a woodland garden. In form, carex is a perfect substitute for \u003cem\u003eliriope\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eophiopogon\u003c\/em\u003e in shadier spots...but it needs a bit more consistent water than they do. Some sedges are clumpers and others spread by rhizomes. Carex foliage color varies from green, to blue, to gold\/orange or variegated. Carex plants generally form arching mounds from 10 inches to more than 3 feet tall. Sedges perform great as container plants too but are less tolerant of moisture swings than other grasses...being too wet or too dry adversely affects Carex health. A few species of sedge (i.e., \u003cem\u003eCarex texensis\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eCarex leavenworthii\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eCarex pennsylvanica\u003c\/em\u003e and others) also make a decent lawn substitute.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eSedge Grass, Carex Flowering\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eMost carex flower in late winter or early spring, with very few species flowering in fall. The flower spikes are mostly tan, but a few like \u003cem\u003eCarex oshimensis\u003c\/em\u003e is quite attractive.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere to Plant Carex\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eGreat companion plants for \u003ca title=\"hosta\" href=\"\/collections\/hosta-plant-blue-variegated-large-small-miniature-plantain-lily\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehosta\u003c\/a\u003e, most carex perform best when grown in a moist location, although a few are drought tolerant. Sedges are somewhat tolerant of neglect and are resistant to deer... plus they attract butterflies. Carex improves the health of the ecosystem by producing pollen and tiny seeds that are food sources for birds and insects. And the tufted leaves are used as shelter by wildlife too.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eCarex Growing Tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eCarex health is easy to maintain with just a few growing tips. Keep them consistently moist but in the summer when their growth slows, be sure not to over water. Waterlogged soils are bad for Carex health and can cause root rot. Soils that are too dry for too long cause Carex health to decline and the plants looking bedraggled. If that happens, cut the sedge plant back, resume watering and the health and appearance will improve.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003ePropagation\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eMost carex are easily divided, but that is almost always best from fall until late winter\/early spring. Dividing most carex in late spring and summer is a recipe for death of the entire plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch4\u003eAdditional Resources\u003c\/h4\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eHere at Juniper Level Botanic Garden, we have a huge collection of carex in the garden, which are on both trial and display. Many of these are from our wild collections, primarily in the Eastern United States. If you want to buy ornamental grass for a shady site, then consider a sedge.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eNeed ideas for how to use sedge grass in the garden? Check out Tony's \u003ca title=\"sedge blog posts\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.jlbg.org\/tag\/sedge-grass\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003esedge blog posts\u003c\/a\u003e over at the JLBG.org blog. Or watch our Gardening Unplugged episode on ornamental grasses below for even more ideas on how to use these wonderful perennials in the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch4\u003eGardening Unplugged - Ornamental Grasses\u003c\/h4\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ZbJAZcLuq84\" width=\"726\" height=\"407\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"carex-lanceolata-silk-tassel-japanese-sedge","title":"Carex lanceolata Silk Tassel","description":"\u003cp\u003eCarex 'Silk Tassel' has long been our favorite sedge, but we've always doubted it was identified correctly. In 2023, our crack taxonomic staff determined it to actually be a selection of the Asian Carex lanceolata. The wispy, narrow foliage has a narrow white center, which gives this tight 10\" tall x 2' wide clumper a silver sheen in the garden--somewhat like a 70-year-old with a mop-top cut sans hair coloring. We have found this amazing sedge to perform much better in full sun, although it grows okay in open shade. Everyone who sees this clumping carex can't leave without it. This gem came to the US via a 1970s Barry Yinger expedition to Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21000945669,"sku":"1197","price":23.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Carex-lanceolata-Silk-Tassel.i-1197.s-67086.r-1.jpg?v=1789404041"},{"product_id":"carex-eburnea","title":"Carex eburnea","description":"\u003cp\u003eEven with a wide native range from NC to the West Coast, the rare native Carex eburnea is not well-known in gardening circles. Although Carex eburnea naturally occurs on limestone outcrops, it has been fabulous for years in our acidic NC soils. The drought-tolerant, 8\" wide, symmetrical clumps of soft green, needle-like foliage resemble Justin Bieber's hair, back in the day...sort of like a pettable green porcupine. Carex eburnea is a delightful deer-resistant sedge that's great in a woodland or rock garden...you'll just love this baby!\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWatch our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtube.com\/shorts\/t2fU0idrLVU?feature=share\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePlant Spotlight\u003c\/a\u003e video for more information. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21001196229,"sku":"1602","price":23.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Carex-eburnea.i-1602.s-68050.r-1.jpg?v=1792068545"},{"product_id":"carex-howei-bonnie-and-clyde","title":"Carex howei Bonnie and Clyde","description":"\u003cp\u003eCarex howei 'Bonnie and Clyde' is a 2010 Plant Delights\/JLBG introduction of our selection of a sedge that's native from Maine south to Texas. We previous sold this as Carex retroflexa, which was a mis-identification. Carex howei can be found naturally in boggy meadows and swamp forest stream banks. Our particular form is one we collected in 2004 from northern Louisiana's Bienville Parish, where the infamous Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow were gunned down in 1934. For us, Carex howei 'Bonnie and Clyde' has made a stunning, very fine textured, mop-top form, which is a nice complement to the bold textures of hostas and heucheras. Thriving best in full to part sun, each clump forms a 15\" tall x 18\" wide mound, tallest in spring when flowering. We have seen a bit of seeding in moist sites which is fine with us. We think you'll love this as much as we do.\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21028678341,"sku":"8727","price":23.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Carex-howei-Bonnie-and-Clyde.i-8727.s-66150.r-1_de701ea9-ee2d-4e76-a08c-41e4c03d58ff.jpg?v=1792088926"},{"product_id":"carex-oshimensis-everillo-pp-21002","title":"Carex oshimensis Everillo PP 21002","description":"\u003cp\u003eCarex oshimensis 'Everillo' is the magnificent follow-up to Carex 'Everest' from Ireland's Pat Fitzgerald. The solid golden foliage of Carex 'Everillo' makes an incredible 1' tall x 2' wide, elegantly weeping, evergreen clump of bright golden foliage that energy-efficiently lights up the woodland garden. A morning sun location helps hold the brightest color, which fades to chartreuse in more shade. Carex 'Everillo' is great among hostas and ferns, but it's also fantastic in mixed color bowl container plantings. Carex 'Everillo' was awarded a bronze medal during the 2010 Plantarium in Boskoop, Holland. We think Carex 'Everillo' is one of the most exciting shade plants of the last decade, and as such we've already planted dozens in our own garden.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eCarex 'Everillo' is essentially a maintenance free perennial. Since it is evergreen, the foliage remains for more than one season. After a few years, the three year old foliage may become a bit tattered. At this point, your clump may be cut back and allowed to reflush. The ideal time to do this is late winter, just prior to flowering. For us, that would be late February. We don't recommend that you cut it completely to the ground, but instead leave 2-3\" of foliage from the ground. This will also let you enjoy the amazing flower show, which is normally hidden in the foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eCarex oshimensis 'Everillo' can be divided, but only in fall or winter. Dividing a clump in other times of year can result in death of the original clump. It can be divided quite small, and a mature solitary clump can easily result in 1-2 dozen new plants. Being a patented plant, be sure these remain for your own use.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Conditions:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e'Everillo' is best in light, open shade, but our experiments with plants in half day sun have also been quite successful. Plants in morning sun, when the temperature are cool are best, but plants with late day western exposure have also thrived, although they looked a bit rough for the first couple of years until they got their roots down. Everillo sedge prefers soil that stays evenly moist, but tolerates short term droughts quite well.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eNatural Impacts:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough the research is still in its infancy, \u003ca title=\"See more carex species available\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.sbs\/collections\/sedge-carex-grass\"\u003eCarex\u003c\/a\u003e species are known to serve as host plants for a significant number of butterflies and other pollinators.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eWatch our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtube.com\/shorts\/2IX6RoELJa0\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePlant Spotlight\u003c\/a\u003e video for more information.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21029572421,"sku":"9802","price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Carex-oshimensis-Everillo-PP-21002.i-9802.s-68458.r-1.jpg?v=1790183504"},{"product_id":"carex-scaposa","title":"Carex scaposa","description":"\u003cp\u003eWho thought it was possible to get excited about carex in flower? We are passionate about carex, but more for their foliage until we met this game changer thanks to US National Arboretum director, Dr. Richard Olsen. Carex scaposa is one of those head-turning sedges, whose flowering usually results in a popular phrase...WTF? Native to woodland slopes and along streams in southern China and Vietnam to 5,000' elevation, this clumping sedge is composed of wide green leaves, topped for us, starting in mid-July and again in late September with 1' tall spikes of exquisite pink-plumed flowers. Average to slightly moist soils are best. Not only do humans enjoy this sedge, but honeybees have declared it a favorite as well. Carex scaposa is quite unlike any sedge we've ever grown...we think you'll fall in love as well.\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":22566483589,"sku":"12591","price":19.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Carex-scaposa.i-12591.s-64824.r-1.jpg?v=1792005913"},{"product_id":"carex-bromoides","title":"Carex bromoides","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe North American native (Canada south to Florida and west to Texas) Carex bromoides swept us off our feet! This delightful small evergreen sedge forms a 6\" tall x 30\" wide, delicate-textured patch of green hair-like foliage. Although it prefers moist to mucky wet soil, ours has fared beautifully in well amended compost. Carex bromoides is a favorite meal food for a number of butterfly and skipper caterpillars, wood ducks, grouse, and several songbirds, which in turn eliminates any need for fertilizers. 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