Plant More Natives
  • Plant Store
  • Merchandise
  • Gift Cards
  • Join/Connect
  • About
  • Plant Store
  • Merchandise
  • Gift Cards
  • Join/Connect
  • About
Search

Native Sedges for the Foundation

3/23/2015

Comments

 
Our native Sedges (Carex) function very well as edge plants. Since most of them are less than 12-inches high and fine textured, I prefer to provide a buffer of mulch or hardscape to clearly define them before reaching the lawn. Otherwise, from a distance the lawn appears to be growing right up into the beds and this looks messy. Also, because I create zig-zag planting patterns whenever possible for a more natural look to the overall design, I usually use sedges in clusters of three to six and avoid a solid edge. This enables me to use several cultivars within the same bed.
Picture
Sedge cultivars run the gamut in terms of moisture and exposure requirements. Matching existing conditions with individual plant requirements will just about guarantee growing success. My favorites native species are Carex flaccasperma, laxiculmus, and pensylvanica.
Picture
Carex laxiculmus 'Hobb'
Picture
Carex pensylvanica
Sedges also make great spillers in containers. Speaking of containers... with the spring planting season upon us, next time we'll look at shrubs and perennials suitable for containers. Imagine buying for and planting containers just once and never bothering with them again other than some extra water during summer drought?
Comments
    Picture
    Karen
    Welcome to my journal. For over 20 years I've created original landscape plans to help homeowners increase property value and really enjoy their yards. I approach every project as an unique opportunity to develop a work of living art, one that will require minimal care and age beautifully with time. In this journal, I will share some of my field experiences and tricks of the trade with you. Feel free to email questions. Thanks for visiting.

    Archives

    February 2019
    January 2018
    September 2017
    January 2017
    September 2016
    July 2016
    May 2016
    April 2016
    March 2016
    February 2016
    January 2016
    December 2015
    November 2015
    October 2015
    September 2015
    August 2015
    July 2015
    June 2015
    May 2015
    April 2015
    March 2015
    February 2015

Follow Us

Copyright © 2023 Plant More Natives, LLC, Richmond, Virginia. All rights reserved.

Customer Care

Contact Us
Order and Shipping  Information

​Go-To Native Plant List
Eastern US Butterflies & Host Plants

Nectar Sources for Beneficial Bugs
Food Sources for Mason Bees

Go-To Green Mulch
Natives for Containers
Bloom Height Chart
Botanical Name Cheat Sheet


Picture
Picture
  • Plant Store
  • Merchandise
  • Gift Cards
  • Join/Connect
  • About