15 of the Best True Sedge Plant Varieties for the Home Garden
2022年8月2日 · Sedges are the workhorses of the plant world, offering up color and structure without asking for much in return. We'll show you 15 of the best options.
Cyperaceae - Wikipedia
The Cyperaceae (/ ˌ s aɪ p ə ˈ r eɪ s i. iː,-ˌ aɪ /) are a family of graminoid (grass-like), monocotyledonous flowering plants known as sedges. The family is large; botanists have described some 5,500 known species in about 90 genera [3] [4] – the largest being the "true sedges" (genus Carex), [5] [6] with over 2,000 species. [7]
10 Popular Sedges for Ornamental Garden Use - The Spruce
2024年1月18日 · Sedges are grass-like plants commonly grown as ornamentals in the garden. Discover the best types to grow, plus characteristics and growing tips.
How to Plant and Grow Sedge - Better Homes & Gardens
2023年6月6日 · Sedge is a grass-like plant that sways in the wind and pairs nicely with coarse-texture plants such as hostas. This tough and versatile plant acts as a groundcover, filling in around other perennials and eliminating the need for mulch. Some native sedges can even be used as lawn replacement.
19 Sedge Varieties for Your Garden - Epic Gardening
2024年6月5日 · Sedges are such wonderfully versatile plants. Unlike many ornamental grasses, they aren’t aggressive, allowing other plants to have space in the garden. They grow excellently in partial shade. Many types are drought tolerant, and …
What is a Sedge? - BBC Gardeners World Magazine
2021年11月3日 · We explain what a sedge is, and compare sedges to grasses and rushes. Sedges are grass-like plants, grouped alongside ornamental grasses and rushes, although all of these plant types are botanically different.
How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Sedge (Carex) - Epic Gardening
2024年6月5日 · Most areas of the world have at least one native sedge, with the exceptions of Antarctica and a significant portion of Africa. Their native habitats are as far-reaching as their origins. Many sedges show up in wetland areas such …