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 |
Related products
Carex comans bronze
Dense, evergreen clumps of narrow hair-like, brownish leaves. Inconspicuous brown flower spikes.
Carex dipsacea ‘Dark Horse’ – 2 Ltr
A selection of Carex dipsacea with as its name suggests rather darker more dramatically coloured foliage in many shades of darker greens and olive. Sun or part shade. Not too dry. Height 40cm - 50cm
Carex atrata
Dense clumps of stiff blue-green leaves. Purple-black flower spikes.
Carex brunnea ‘Variegata’
Attractive architecturally shaped green foliage with a bold cream stripe contrasts well with other plants
Calamagrostis x acutiflora ‘Karl Foerster’
Clump-forming perennial grass with arching, mid-green leaves. Erect stems of pink-bronze flowers that fade to pale brown.
Carex conica ‘Snowline’
Dense clumps of narrow arching, dark green leaves, margined white. Small creamy white flowers stand just above the leaf mound.
Arundo donax var. versicolor
Stout stems of arching, green white-striped bamboo-like foliage. Panicles of green to purple spikelets.
Agrostis canina ‘Silver Needles’
An evergreen perennial, bearing mid-green leaves with silvery white margins. Slender panicles of reddish-brown spikelets.