Chaffy Sedge (Carex paleacea) plant — close-up photo
Easy to grow

Chaffy Sedge

Carex paleacea

Overview

Chaffy Sedge (Carex paleacea) is an attractive, perennial plant known for its bright green foliage. Growing in humus-rich soils, it forms dense tufts with flat blades and narrow fruits. It prefers full sun to partial shade and blooms pale yellowish-green in spring into early summer. This creeper features narrow, ribbed leaves that fan out in a star pattern. With an impressive tolerance of harsh conditions, Chaffy Sedge is an excellent choice for low-maintenance landscaping in exposed areas. It's great for ground cover, adding beautiful texture to gardens of any size.

Care Guide

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Watering

Minimal

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Light

Sun.

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Soil

Clay, Sand

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Pruning

Best pruned in February, March, April.

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Propagation

Division, Seed Propagation, Cutting, Layering Propagation

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