Carex divulsa (Grey sedge)

Cultivation

Will grow in most soil conditions in full sun or partial shade. Tolerates full shade and light foot traffic. Drought tolerant but best with occasional irrigation in extended dry periods. May be deciduous or semi-evergreen in the coldest areas of its range

Suggested uses

Ground Cover, Containers/Patio, Rock, Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, City, Drought Tolerant, Low Maintenance

UK hardiness

H7

USDA zones

Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9, Zone 10

Sunset zone

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

WUCOLS

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

Foliage

Evergreen

Habit

Upright, Clump-forming, Arching

Native to

Europe, Western Asia, Northern Africa, Central Asia

Drought tolerant

Yes

Flood tolerant

No

Toxicity

Not toxic