Carex divulsa
Grassland Sedge
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For a lush look, nothing tops a stand of Carex divulsa. It envelops the landscape in a bright green sea of texture, with arching clumps spreading two feet and narrow foliage intermingling. It functions perfectly as a backbone for large plantings, such as on slopes, in meadows, and wherever a groundcover is needed. This plant tolerates a wide range of conditions—heat and humidity, moist to boggy soils, clay or sandy soils—and can naturalize when happy. Although fairly drought tolerant once established, it looks most luxurious with regular moisture. C. divulsa also performs well in shaded, hard-to-landscape areas under trees. C. divulsa was mistaken for the native C. tumulicola (Berkeley Sedge), but is now believed to have been introduced from Eurasia and naturalized in parts of Canada and the Northeastern U.S.
Zone
5-9
Growth Cycle
Cool
Features
- Drought Tolerant
- Shade Tolerant
- Lawn Alternatives
GROWER INFO & TIPS
- Growth rate: medium
- Can be grown in 1, 2 or 3 gallon
- Grow in well-drained soil
- Watering: keep evenly moist
- Fertilizing: slow-release fertilizer, low-medium rate
- Possible pests: no major pests
- Overwintering: cold frame with clear poly, do not overwater
*Note: please adapt these suggestions as needed to accommodate your local conditions.
LANDSCAPING INFO
- A smart choice for meadows, slopes, or groundcover plantings
- Will thrive under the shade of trees
- Prized for lush look and fine texture
- Good in heat and humidity
- Tolerates moist, boggy, clay, or sandy soils
- Graceful habit and manageable size fit neatly into mixed plantings and borders
- Suitable for planting in masses and sweeps
- May reseed under ideal conditions
