German-sarsaparilla
Carex arenaria
German-sarsaparilla (sand sedge) is a rhizomatous perennial sedge that naturalises well in sandy, well-drained soils in partial shade or dappled sunlight, making it an excellent ground-cover for stabilising dune or sandy garden soils. It is low maintenance once established and spreads steadily via underground rhizomes, which have a traditional history of medicinal use. Water moderately during dry spells and divide clumps every few years if spread needs to be controlled.
Care Level
Low
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
12″ – 36″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
12″
Watering Schedule
Every 7-10 Days; More Frequent In Sandy Soils Or Dry Conditions • Water Moderately To Keep Soil Lightly Moist; Avoid Prolonged Waterlogging
Soil pH
6 – 7.5
Temperature
-50° – 85°F
Mature Spread
up to 24″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Medium
Propagation: Seed
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken May 24, 2015 by Tela Botanica − Liliane ROUBAUDI (cc-by-sa)
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