Sedge. Densely tufted evergreen grass with arching narrow, pale green almost white leaves curling at the tips. Inconspicuous green flower spikes. Becomes a ghostly white in winter. Max Height 30cm. Max Spread 45cm. Flowers May to June. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Carex albida
Densely tufted evergreen grass with arching narrow, pale green almost white leaves curling at the tips. Inconspicuous green flower spikes. Becomes a ghostly white in winter.
Additional information
| Generic | Carex |
|---|---|
| Species | albida |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Sedge |
| Flower Colour | green |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 30cm |
| Family | Cyperaceae |
| Spread | 45cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Arching |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | white, green |
| Flowers From | May, June |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Border |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | |
| Propagation |
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