Carex tenera
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Carex tenera

Quill Sedge · Delicate Quill Sedge · Tender Sedge · Broad-fruited Sedge · Marsh Straw Sedge

Tier 2 Difficulty: easy Water: low Light: partial_sun
0
Soil pH
6–7
Hardiness
Zone 3–9
Click count
15
Observations
8

Description

Source: leafsnap

Carex tenera, known as quill sedge, is a species of sedge native to the northern United States and Canada.Two varieties are recognized in Flora of North America: C. tenera var. tenera C. tenera var. echinodes (= Carex echinodes (Fernald) P.Rothr., Reznicek & Hipp)

Care Guide

💧 Water
☀️ Light Partial sun

The quill sedge is indigenous to habitats like forest undergrowth and rocky terrains, typically characterized by natural shade. Although it favors semi-sunny conditions, it can also thrive under full sunlight or complete shade, showing its adaptable and resilient traits.

Ideal: Partial sun
🌡️ Temperature 0–35°C

Quill sedge is capable of adjusting to diverse temperature environments, although its spread could still be constrained by varying mixtures of aquatic and thermal conditions. It flourishes optimally in balmy climes during summer, provided there is sufficient rain or irrigation. Extended bouts of overcast, wet weather, and protracted high temperatures may heighten the probability of the Quill sedge perishing. During the cold season, appropriate safeguards against chilliness could enhance the plant's odds of survival.

Ideal temperature: 0–35°C
💨 Humidity
Humidity:
🪴 Soil 6-7
Soil pH: 6-7
🌱 Fertilizer

To encourage healthy fresh development, Quill sedge needs extra nutrients. By adding compost around the plant's base in the spring, the essential nourishment it needs can be adequately supplied. Fertilizing contributes to robust growth and assists the plant in fighting off diseases and pests.

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

Characteristics

Plant Type
Grass
Life Cycle
Perennial
Genus
Carex
Family
Cyperaceae
Hardiness Zone
3-9
Mature Height
0.2 m to 1.07 m
Mature Spread
20 cm to 30 cm
Leaf Color
Green
Leaf Type
Semi-evergreen
Flower Size
0.20 cm to 0.25 cm
Bloom Time
Mid spring, Late spring
Planting Time
Spring, Autumn
Harvest Time
Early summer, Mid summer

Tags (8)

Common Names (8)

en Quill Sedge
en Delicate Quill Sedge
en Tender Sedge
en Broad-fruited Sedge
en Marsh Straw Sedge
en Narrow-leaved Oval Sedge
en Slender Sedge
en Straw Sedge