Sedge (Carex)

Example of approximately what these plants look like when shipped. See the eighth photograph of any plant to see a photo of what it looks like when shipped.
Carex, a splendid Sedge, yields graceful, arching foliage that bends and bows creating lush, green coverage of color like a fresh coat of paint. Uses for Carex are drastically varied from specimens, to borders, containers, along the bank of a pond, or mass plantings as lawn-substitute groundcover in shaded areas.

Rarely eaten by deer and disease resistant, long-lasting and easy to grow, Carex is a non-invasive, dense to the point of choking out weeds, and is prized for its performance on slopes for erosion control. Whatever your garden needs, this weeping willow of grasses is truly elegant in any setting.

See photographs comparing average sizes of some bare roots and potted plants
Product
Sedge EVERCOLOR® 'Everlime' {tray of 50 cells}
1 flat of 50 cells: $285.00 ($5.70 per plant)
Sedge 'Evercolor Everlime' grows to 12 inches tall and thrives in full sun or partial sun. Its vibrant lime-green foliage adds a fresh and energetic touch to your garden or landscape.
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Sedge EVERCOLOR® 'Everoro' {tray of 50 cells}
1 flat of 50 cells: $285.00 ($5.70 per plant)
Sedge 'Evercolor Everoro' reaches 18 inches in height and thrives in full sun or partial sun. Its striking orange-toned foliage adds a bold and vibrant touch to your garden or landscape.
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Sedge EVERCOLOR® 'Eversheen' {1-Gallon pot}
1 - 9: $26.97 each  |  10: $25.62 each
Sedge 'Evercolor Eversheen' grows to 12 inches tall and performs well in full sun or partial sun. Its glossy, shimmering foliage adds a refined and eye-catching element to any garden or landscape.
In stock.
Sedge EVERCOLOR® 'Eversheen' {tray of 50 cells}
1 flat of 50 cells: $285.00 ($5.70 per plant)
Sedge 'Evercolor Eversheen' grows to 12 inches tall and performs well in full sun or partial sun. Its glossy, shimmering foliage adds a refined and eye-catching element to any garden or landscape.
In stock.
Variegated Sedge 'Ice Ballet' {tray of 38 cells}
1 flat of 38 cells: $201.78 ($5.31 per plant)
Variegated Sedge 'Ice Ballet' grows 12 to 24 inches tall and thrives in full sun or partial sun. Its striking, variegated foliage adds a refreshing and elegant touch to your garden or landscape.
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Variegated Sedge 'Silver Sceptre' {1-Gallon pot}
1 - 9: $26.97 each  |  10: $25.62 each
Variegated Sedge 'Silver Sceptre' reaches 8 to 10 inches in height and flourishes in full sun or partial sun. Its silver-striped foliage adds a refined and shimmering touch to any garden or landscape.
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Specifications


General information about Carex (Sedge):
Carex, a splendid Sedge, yields graceful arching foliage that bends and bows, creating a lush, green coverage of color like a fresh coat of paint. Often used as a bold accent, for borders and mass plantings, in containers, or as a groundcover in shade and rock gardens, Carex can also be planted along banks of ponds, incorporated into perennial gardens, grouped together, and utilized as a ground cover along walkways, paths or on sloping banks.

Carex is wonderful for erosion control, deer and disease resistant, long-lasting and easy to grow. Low-maintenance, non-invasive, and dense to the point of choking out weeds, Carex spreads by rhizomes (slowly in dry soils and moderately fast in wet soils).

An excellent alternative to ivy and Pachysandra, Carex produces small, cream to brown, bottlebrush-like flowers in late spring that are rather insignificant to the plant's ornamental value. Most ornamental sedges grow best in moist or wet soil, however we do offer Pennsylvania Sedge which is an exception to that rule.

As a complete lawn substitute, water feature plant, or simply a container at your front entrance, Carex will give a lush, tropical feeling to your garden.

Gardener Tips
Sedge looks its best when the foliage is cut back in late winter or early spring before new growth occurs.

Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system.

In northern zones, it does best when planted out of the way of winter winds and provided with some protection such as snow or straw.

You simply cannot go wrong pairing a large garden scape of Coreopsis and Carex. Even in potted plantings, the golden blossoms of Coreopsis are a lovely foil to any Sedge.



Care
Sedge looks its best when the foliage is cut back in late winter or early spring before new growth occurs.

Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system.
General information that applies to all plants:
- Ground preparation, fertilization, pH
- Planting instructions
- Explanation and description of bare roots
- How to plant bare root plants
- If you cannot plant bare roots right away



Shipping
No unusual shipping concerns for this plant.
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