White sedge
Carex alba
White sedge is an elegant, fine-textured perennial grass ideal for shaded borders, woodland gardens, or stream edges where its pale green to creamy foliage provides year-round interest. Plant in moist, well-drained soil in partial shade and water regularly, especially during dry summer months. It is a low-maintenance plant that spreads gently to form attractive ground-covering clumps.
Care Level
Low
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
12″ – 48″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
12″
Watering Schedule
Every 7-10 Days • Water Moderately, Keeping Soil Evenly Moist; Tolerates Occasional Dry Periods Once Established
Soil pH
5.5 – 7.5
Temperature
-20° – 85°F
Mature Spread
up to 24″
Root Depth
Shallow
Foliage
Fine
Propagation: Division
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken Jun 18, 2016 by Tela Botanica − Yoan MARTIN (cc-by-sa)
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