Bailey's Sedge (Carex baileyi) plant — close-up photo
Moderate to grow

Bailey's Sedge

Carex baileyi

Overview

Bailey's Sedge (Carex baileyi) is an herbaceous perennial native to North America. It forms dense clumps of thick, narrow leaves of green to purple-green in color. In early to mid-summer, the plant displays spikes of small, yellow-green flower spikes that later become brown seedheads. Bailey's Sedge grows in moist to wet soils in full sun or light shade and is tolerant of a variety of soils. It is an easy plant to care for and requires little pruning or maintenance, making it a great choice for low-maintenance landscaping. Its clumping habit provides excellent cover and ground cover for wetlands and other areas with moist soil.

Care Guide

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Watering

Minimal

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Light

Sun, Partial Shade.

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Soil

Clay, Sand

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Pruning

Best pruned in March, April.

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Propagation

Seed Propagation, Division, Rhizome Propagation, Cutting

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