Does Carex need sun?

Most Carex prefer a shady to partially shaded site however some will tolerate more sun. Therefore, in design and before planting, it’s a good idea to know the sun and moisture needs of the specific Carex varieties you intend on growing. Before planting, eliminate existing weeds or grasses in the planting area.

Can Carex grow in sun?

A versatile Carex that would grow in most gardens is palm sedge, Carex muskingumensis. It tolerates sun or shade, dry or wet. Beginner gardeners can’t go wrong with this one. Its two feet tall, long-lived, and provides a fine-textured tropical contrast to broad-leaved plants.

Is Carex an indoor plant?

Carex Morrowii (Japanese Sedge) Japanese sedge is a shade-loving ornamental grass, it grows well indoors.

Does Carex plant spread?

It makes a graceful, arching clump that doesn’t spread. It’s ideal for growing in perennial container displays as a foil for brightly coloured flowers, and also looks good planted beside ponds or at the edge of borders.

How do you propagate Carex?

Dig a hole that is the same depth and twice the width of your plant, spreading the roots out before settling into place. Space companion plants 30cm-1m (12-40”) apart to allow room for plants to spread as they mature. After planting, water thoroughly and deeply.

How do you divide Carex grass?

How to divide grasses

Lift grasses from the ground with a spade.
Split them using two forks inserted back to back in the centre of the clump, and then prize them apart.
Some grasses have tough roots that may require a sharp knife, saw or even an axe to split them apart.

How do you take care of Carex?

Carex Plant Care Sedge prefers a moist, well-drained soil with part shade. Very easy to maintain, Carex requires little if any feeding and in early spring, cut back by 1/3 or simply tease out dead blades to spruce up appearance. Division is best done in the spring.

Should Carex be cut back?

Planting: Plant Carex anytime the ground can be worked. Cut or comb out dead foliage when necessary and, in later winter or early spring, prune back by up to one-third to reshape and revitalize plants. Cut back flowering types after bloom to avoid unwanted reseeding.

When can I transplant Carex?

Late winter or early spring is the ideal time for dividing ornamental grasses. As soon as the soil is warm enough to work, they can be safely split. To ensure success, dig and divide plants while they are dormant or before they go beyond their first stages of spring growth.