Cyperus Like Sedge (Carex pseudocyperus) plant — close-up photo
Moderate to grow

Cyperus Like Sedge

Carex pseudocyperus

Overview

Cyperus Like Sedge (Carex pseudocyperus) is a species of sedge native to North America. It is a slender, tufted perennial with long stems that can reach up to three feet in height. Its small, oval leaves are dark green, and its flower spikes are yellowish-brown. It prefers wet, sandy, or marshy soils, such as near bodies of water and along damp roadsides. This sedge is drought tolerant and can easily adapt to a variety of environments. It serves as a great groundcover, providing a dense cover with its spreading rootstock. It is also a food source and nesting material for many wildlife species.

Care Guide

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Watering

Frequent — every "2-3" days.

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Light

Sun.

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Pruning

Best pruned in March, April.

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Propagation

Division, Cutting, Seed Propagation, Rhizome Propagation

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