Species Pyrenean Sedge
brown-beige spikelets with green stems and foliage

Pyrenean Sedge

Carex micropoda

Pyrenean Sedge (Carex micropoda) is a low-growing perennial with a mat-forming habit. It is native to the high mountain regions of the Pyrenees and is typically found growing between rocks, in crevices and on gravelly soils. The stems of this sedge grow up to 9 inches long. The green lanceolate leaves from the undersides of the stems. Its small, straw-coloured flowers grow on spikes or racemes from May to July. The flowers of Carex micropoda have floral bracts, giving them a star-like look. The plant provides excellent ground cover in rock gardens and works especially well in Mediterranean-style arrangements. For best results, plant in a sunny area in acid or neutral soil.

Watering:

Frequent

Hardiness Zone:

Sun:

full sun,part shade

Growth Rate:

Low

Drought Tolerant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Invasive:

Yes

Care Level:

Medium

watering

Sedge (Carex microchaeta x) should be watered twice a week, using enough water to moisten the soil to a depth of 4-5 inches. During the summer months, it is important to water more frequently, as high temperatures and low levels of precipitation can cause the soil to dry out rapidly. During cool weather, watering should be reduced to once a week or every 10 days. If an irrigation system is available, adjust it to water more frequently during the growing season and less frequently during the winter.

sunlight

Sedge (Carex microchaeta x) is a low-growing perennial plant that prefers cool, moist soils and partial shade to full sun. It should get at least 2 hours of direct sunlight per day, with 4 to 6 hours of direct sunlight to encourage branched and robust growth. However, direct midday summer sun in hotter climates can cause scorching, so this plant may need at least partial shade, especially during the hottest part of the day. For ideal growth, position the plant in morning sunlight, then provide some shade when the sun is at its strongest.

pruning

Typically, Sedge (Carex microchaeta x) should be pruned in late winter (February-March) or early spring (March-April). Pruning should be done before new growth begins. During pruning, remove any dead, diseased, or damaged foliage, as well as any excess stems that are in the way of newer growth. Additionally, it's important to thin out overcrowded clumps of foliage to allow air and light to reach the center of the plant. When pruning, avoid cutting more than 1-third of the foliage from the plant. This will help encourage healthy growth.

Season

Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
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Starts Flowering

Harvest Fruit

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