Carex acuta (Slender-tufted sedge )

Cultivation

Plant in fertile, moist or wet soil in full sun or partial shade. Do not allow to dry out. Will grow in shallow water no deeper than 8cm (3in). Will flop if grown in too much shade.

Suggested uses

Containers/Patio, Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, City, Low Maintenance, Waterside, Foliage only

UK hardiness

H7

USDA zones

Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9

Sunset zone

4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 2, 3

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Moderate/Medium
Central Valley = High
South Coastal = High
South Inland = Unknown
High and Intermediate Desert = Unknown
Low Desert = Unknown

Foliage

Semi-evergreen

Habit

Clump-forming

Native to

Europe, Northern Africa, Southwestern Asia, Great Britain

Drought tolerant

No

Flood tolerant

Yes

Toxicity

Not toxic