Creeping Sedge (Carex chordorrhiza) plant — close-up photo
Moderate to grow

Creeping Sedge

Carex chordorrhiza

Overview

Creeping Sedge is an evergreen perennial native to Europe and North America. The thin, grass-like blades grow in long clusters with their tips often curling downwards. It prefers damp soils and can often be found along streams, ponds, and ditches. Its small blossoms are a light yellowish green in color and appear in the early summer. This low-growing sedge features a dense and matted habit that is well-suited for erosion control, groundcover, and garden edging. Its ability to grow in full sun or shade make it a versatile addition to any landscape.

Care Guide

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Watering

Frequent — every "2-3" days.

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Light

Sun, Partial Shade.

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Pruning

Best pruned in May, May, May.

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Propagation

Division, Cutting, Seed Propagation, Layering Propagation

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