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Carex trifida

Carex trifida
Sedge

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More information

A beautiful grass with large spike-like blackish-brown inflorescences contrasting with evergreen, bluish-green leaves.
Height at maturity
80 cm
Spread at maturity
50 cm
Exposure
Sun, Partial shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -9.5°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil, Damp soil
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Best planting time February to March, September to October
Recommended planting time March to June
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Flowering time June to August
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Description

Carex trifida is an evergreen grass forming an attractive upright and flexible clump of narrow and shiny leaves, with a bluish-green colour. The flowers are arranged in large, dense, dark brown spikes, providing an attractive contrast with the foliage. We have planted it in an exotic garden among clumps of bamboo, accompanied by large leafed hostas. Hardy down to -10°C (14°F), Carex trifida likes sheltered and sunny positions, as long as it does not lack water.

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Carex: planting, dividing and care
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Carex: planting, dividing and care
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Flowering

Flower colour insignificant
Flowering time June to August

Foliage

Foliage persistence Evergreen
Foliage colour medium green

Plant habit

Height at maturity 80 cm
Spread at maturity 50 cm
Growth rate normal

Botanical data

Genus

Carex

Species

trifida

Family

Cyperaceae

Other common names

Sedge

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference88281

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Planting and care

Easy to grow, Carex trifida thrives in full sun or partial shade, in any moist to wet light soil.

Planting period

Best planting time February to March, September to October
Recommended planting time March to June

Intended location

Suitable for Shaded rockery, Woodland edge, Undergrowth
Type of use Edge of border
Hardiness Hardy down to -9.5°C (USDA zone 8b) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Planting density 5 per m2
Exposure Sun, Partial shade
Soil pH Any
Soil type Silty-loamy (rich and light), Stony (poor and well-drained)
Soil moisture Moist soil, Damp soil well-draining

Care

Pruning instructions Comb the old foliage with a rake or by hand. This grass does not tolerate pruning.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time February to April
Overwinter Can be left in the ground

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