Carex montana
Carex montana
Carex montana
Carex montana
Carex montana
Carex montana
Carex montana
Mountain Sedge, Soft-leaved Sedge
Young plants in very good condition
Martine, 03/05/2022
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Description
Carex montana, or mountain sedge, is a perennial tufted plant with short rhizomes, forming a beautiful compact clump of evergreen, slender, trailing leaves that are pale-green turning yellow. Its subtle bi-coloured dark brown spikes opening into cream-coloured bristly hairs resemble small inflorescences of bullrush. It is native to mountainous regions, growing on the edges of warm and dry woods and meadows, mainly in limestone soil. It is a very hardy ground cover perennial, perfect for shaded borders. It even suits dry and limestone beds!
Mountain sedge likes dry meadows and edges and clearings of forests. It tolerates freezing temperatures very well (down to -23°C (1-9.4°F)) and adapts to any type of soil in partial shade. The stump does not spread much, forming a compact clump 20cm (8in) high and 30cm (12in) wide. This evergreen sedge retains its beautiful slender and light foliage in winter. It can tolerate full sun exposure if planted in soil that remains moist.
Carex montana is a border plant or ground cover in a natural garden, forming a verdant carpet in the less exposed corners of the garden. It will be perfectly comfortable near a small pond or stream, as long as the soil remains moist without being waterlogged. Tolerating the competition of tree roots, it can also be planted in groups of 5 to 10 specimens on the edge of moist woodlands. This sedge will form unique and very decorative ground cover. It can be planted with other ground cover plants that appreciate the same environments, such as small ferns (Polypodium), hostas, other small carex, saxifrages, and Ophiopogon.
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Carex
montana
Cyperaceae
Mountain Sedge, Soft-leaved Sedge
Western Europe
Planting and care
Plant in full sun or partial shade, in any neutral to limestone soil that is not too dry. Prepare a planting hole that is 20x20x20cm (8x8x8in) in size. If your soil is heavy, mix some compost with the crumbled soil, partially fill the hole, and place your plant so that the top of the root ball is covered with 3cm (1in) of soil. Firmly press down and water generously to eliminate air pockets. In dry weather, you will need to water regularly for a few weeks to facilitate the establishment of your young plant.
This carex thrives in partial shade but tolerates the sun quite well if the soil is sufficiently moist.
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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.