Carex otrubae, the false fox-sedge, is a species of flowering plant in the sedge family, Cyperaceae.
False fox-sedge is resistant to disease and generally not susceptible to illnesses. Regarding care, this plant is fairly low-maintenance. When grown outdoors, it requires only minimal watering, and larger plants usually do not need pruning. Smaller plants, however, should be pruned after they finish blooming. False fox-sedget is appropriate for anyone with an outdoor area, such as a garden or deck, and does not require much care experience.
How to keep Carex Otrubae.
Light
False fox-sedge is a sun-loving perennial herbaceous plant native to open habitats, commonly found in meadows and grasslands. It prefers full sun but can also tolerate partial sun.
Temperature
False fox-sedge is native to habitats where temperatures commonly range from 59 to 95 °F (15 to 35 ℃). It favors warm conditions, so temperature adjustment may be needed in colder seasons.
Fertilizer
False fox-sedge needs extra nutrients to encourage healthy new growth. In spring, placing compost around its base will effectively supply the nutrition it requires. Fertilizing helps support vigorous growth and improves the plant's resistance to diseases and pests.
Pruning
False fox-sedge features arching, tufted growth with spikes that range in color from green to brown. To encourage healthy regrowth and maintain its shape, it's best to prune this plant in early spring. Remove dead stems at the base to promote new growth, but avoid over-pruning to minimize stress and improve air circulation.
Botanical profile.
- Plant Type
- Grass
- Life Cycle
- Perennial
- Genus
- Carex
- Family
- Cyperaceae
- Hardiness Zone
- 7-10
- Mature Height
- 61 cm
- Mature Spread
- 49 cm
- Leaf Color
- Dark Green
- Leaf Type
- Semi-evergreen
- Flower Size
- 0.25 cm to 0.51 cm
- Bloom Time
- Late spring, Early summer
- Planting Time
- Spring, Summer
- Harvest Time
- Mid summer, Late summer
- Native Area
- Turkey, Sweden, Austria, Slovakia, Montenegro, Slovenia, Morocco, Croatia, Belarus, Russia, Iraq, Germany, Estonia, Romania, Latvia, Belgium, Portugal, Netherlands, France, Tajikistan, Tunisia, Czech Republic, Cyprus, Bulgaria, Poland, Armenia, Greece, Ukraine, Serbia, Lebanon, Lithuania, Norway, China, Afghanistan, Syria, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Italy, Spain, Switzerland, Denmark, Finland, Iran, Albania, Ireland, United Kingdom, Hungary, Algeria, Azerbaijan, Turkmenistan
Other names.
