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Grass · Cyperaceae family
Wood sedge
Carex sylvatica
Part shade to shade 0.25–0.6 m × 0.3–0.45 m to −23 °C
In short a 10-second read
LightPart shade to shade
Size0.25–0.6 m
spacing 41 cm
spacing 41 cm
PlantingMarch–May, September–October
WinterNo winter protection
Where to plant and how much to water
Light, soil and water.
It grows best in part shade to shade, in average to moist soil.
Sun
Sun6 hours or more
Part shade3–6 hours
Shadeunder 3 h
Soil
tolerates any pH
acidicneutralalkaline
Watering
Frost
−23 °C
How much space it takes
Mature size.
The mature plant next to a person (175 cm).
0.25–0.6 m× spread 0.3–0.45 m
Plant 41 cm apart.
Reaches maturity in about 2–5 years. The final size depends on the cultivar and the spot — we give the range from smallest to largest.
Calendar
Through the year.
Months for Central Europe. The line shows the current month.
The year at a glance
Planting
Now, in October: a good time for planting (container plant).
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Planting
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container plant: March–May, September–October
Feeding
Nutrition.
No feeding
What to combine it with
Same needs, different flowering.
They share the same sun and soil and flower in other months — so the bed flowers for longer.
Frequently asked
Quick answers.
Does wood sedge tolerate shade?
Yes, it tolerates full shade.
How much space does wood sedge need?
At maturity 0.3–0.45 m wide and 0.25–0.6 m tall; recommended spacing 41 cm.
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