Intermediate Sedge (Carex media) plant — close-up photo
Moderate to grow

Intermediate Sedge

Carex media

Overview

Intermediate Sedge (Carex media) is a species of flowering plant found throughout North America. It grows in moist meadows, wet forests and along wet soils near water. Its stems are fine and upright, and grow up to 1.5 meters in height. The foliage consists of long, thin, intensoid leaves, and the foliage is straw-colored. Their flowers are 6–12 mm long, and range in color from green to reddish-brown. They provide food and shelter for a variety of mammals, birds and insects.

Care Guide

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Watering

Frequent

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Light

full sun, part shade.

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Pruning

Best pruned in February, March, April.

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Propagation

Division, Cutting, Seed Propagation, Stolon, Rhizome Propagation

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