Carex straminea
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Carex straminea

Eastern Straw Sedge

Tier 2 Difficulty: medium Water: low Light: partial_sun
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Soil pH
6–8
Hardiness
Zone 3–9
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Description

Source: leafsnap

Carex straminea, known as eastern straw sedge, is a species of sedge native to North America.

Care Guide

💧 Water
☀️ Light Partial sun

The Eastern straw sedge is indigenous to habitats like forest undergrowth or stony regions where it naturally receives shade. It favors semi-sunny conditions, but shows its flexibility and resilience by being able to adjust to either complete sunlight or total shade.

Ideal: Partial sun
🌡️ Temperature 0–35°C

Eastern straw sedge is capable of adjusting to a broad spectrum of thermal situations. Nevertheless, its range could still be curtailed by various mixtures of hydration and thermal circumstances. It flourishes optimally in hot weather during the summer months given sufficient rain or irrigation. Extended phases of overcast and rainy climates, along with long-lasting elevated temperatures, can escalate the probability of the Eastern straw sedge perishing. In the winter season, adequate safeguarding against low temperatures can enhance the plant's likelihood of survival.

Ideal temperature: 0–35°C
💨 Humidity
Humidity:
🪴 Soil 6-8
Soil pH: 6-8
🌱 Fertilizer

The Eastern straw sedge necessitates supplementary nutrients to foster robust new development. Distributing some compost around the plant's base in the spring can efficiently supply the required nourishment it demands. The process of fertilization assists in facilitating strong growth and aids the plant in warding off diseases and pests.

🪴 Pot & Repot
✂️ Pruning
🌿 Propagating
🐛 Diseases & pets
☠️ Toxicity

Characteristics

Plant Type
Grass, Herb
Life Cycle
Perennial
Genus
Carex
Family
Cyperaceae
Hardiness Zone
3-9
Mature Height
30 cm to 76 cm
Mature Spread
20 cm to 40 cm
Leaf Color
Light Green, Olive Drab
Leaf Type
Deciduous
Bloom Time
Late spring, Early summer
Planting Time
Spring, Summer, Autumn
Harvest Time
Mid summer, Late summer

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Common Names (1)

en Eastern Straw Sedge