Connect Sedge
Carex x connectens
Overview
Connect Sedge is an attractive species of grass-like plants from the Carex genus. It features wide leaves and a distinctive form, forming a dense, low-growing clump. The foliage is lime green and topped with brown, cone-like seed heads. It is native to North America and is a great choice for soil-retaining, water-wise gardens. Very hardy, it thrives in sunny and somewhat wet locations. Connect Sedge is easy to maintain and propagates rapidly, making it a low maintenance, drought-tolerant groundcover. It can be used as an attractive edging plant for borders and paths or to create colorful displays. Its ornamental qualities make it an ideal addition to any garden.
Care Guide
Watering
Minimal
Light
full sun, part shade.
Pruning
Best pruned in February, March, April.
Propagation
Division, Cutting, Seed Propagation, Stolon
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