Carex davalliana - Davall's sedge
Carex davalliana - Davall's sedge
Carex davalliana - Davall's sedge
Carex davalliana
Davall's sedge
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The Carex davalliana, also known as Davall's Sedge, is a small-sized species that produces a dense and rounded tuft of very fine green foliage, topped with brown spikelets in spring or summer depending on the climate. A protected species in France, native to mainly Central Europe, it can be found in marshes and peat bogs up to an altitude of 2500m. It is a densely tufted sedge with running rhizomes, valuable in any cool, moist, and even marshy soil.
Carex davalliana belongs to the Cyperaceae family. Native to Europe, it is present in France, predominantly in mountainous areas. This rhizomatous plant, similar in appearance to grasses, with a running rhizome, forms an upright tuft, reaching a height of 30cm with the same spread, expanding over time to form large colonies in moist soils. Its leaves, evergreen in winter, sheathing at the base, are long, slender (4 to 8mm wide), and linear, with tapering edges and a slightly trailing habit. The older leaves dry up in winter to make way for new leaves in spring. In spring, in April-May depending on the climate, floral stems appear, bearing male or female flower spikes. The male inflorescence is cylindrical and very slender, while the female inflorescence carries acute utricles with long beaks that spread out when ripe.
Carex davalliana can thrive in any type of cool to moist area, in full sun or partial shade. Its possible use in limestone soil and at high altitudes makes it highly versatile. Its tufting and running behaviour makes it a useful ground cover in the wettest, even marshy, areas where its running rhizomes gradually spread. Its dense tuft, very fine foliage, and spikelets make it a useful and ornamental plant.
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Carex
davalliana
Cyperaceae
Davall's sedge
Central Europe
Planting and care
Carex davalliana is an easy-to-grow plant that thrives in full sun or partial shade, in any type of garden soil, from moist to wet, even heavy clay or limestone soil. It has the ability to cover areas where it is happy. Water generously at planting, which should be done outside of freezing periods. Avoid excessive fertiliser application. Remove damaged foliage during the growing season, but never completely cut back the clump in late winter. To prevent self-seeding, trim off faded flowers.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:- In zones 9 to 10 (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), flowering will occur about 2 to 4 weeks earlier.
- In zones 6 to 7 (Germany, Poland, Slovenia, and lower mountainous regions), flowering will be delayed by 2 to 3 weeks.
- In zone 5 (Central Europe, Scandinavia), blooming will be delayed by 3 to 5 weeks.
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
- In Mediterranean zones (Marseille, Madrid, Milan, etc.), autumn and winter are the best planting periods.
- In continental zones (Strasbourg, Munich, Vienna, etc.), delay planting by 2 to 3 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 2 to 4 weeks in autumn.
- In mountainous regions (the Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians, etc.), it is best to plant in late spring (May-June) or late summer (August-September).
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
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