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Carex digitalis (Slender woodland sedge )
2 hours care
per year
per year
0.6m
Max height
Max height
0.5m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Carex digitalis
Other names
Slender woodland sedge , Narrow-leaved wood sedge , Slender wood sage
Genus
Carex Carex
Species
C. digitalis - C. digitalis is clump-forming, deciduous perennial with flat, linear, upright to arching, mid-green leaves and, in summer, erect stems bearing cream flower spikelets followed by green fruit ripening brown.
Carex digitalis is: Deciduous
Habit
Clump-forming
Flower
Cream in Spring; Cream in Summer
Foliage
Mid-green in Spring; Mid-green in Summer; Mid-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids Aphids
General care
Pruning
Cut back after flowering.
Propagation
Sow seed in a cold frame in autumn. Divide in spring.
Propagation methods
Division, Seed
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Where to grow
Carex digitalis (Slender woodland sedge ) will reach a height of 0.6m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Waterside, Underplanting, Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Woodland
Cultivation
Best in moist soil in partial shade. Tolerates full sun and hot, humid conditions.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moisture-retentive, Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Carex digitalis
Other names
Slender woodland sedge , Narrow-leaved wood sedge , Slender wood sage
Genus
Carex Carex
Species
C. digitalis - C. digitalis is clump-forming, deciduous perennial with flat, linear, upright to arching, mid-green leaves and, in summer, erect stems bearing cream flower spikelets followed by green fruit ripening brown.
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Clump-forming
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Colour
Flower
Cream in Spring; Cream in Summer
Foliage
Mid-green in Spring; Mid-green in Summer; Mid-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
General care
Pruning
Cut back after flowering.
Propagation
Sow seed in a cold frame in autumn. Divide in spring.
Propagation methods
Division, Seed
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Where to grow
Carex digitalis (Slender woodland sedge ) will reach a height of 0.6m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Waterside, Underplanting, Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Woodland
Cultivation
Best in moist soil in partial shade. Tolerates full sun and hot, humid conditions.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moisture-retentive, Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4, Zone 3
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| Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | Tell us... |
| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | Tell us... |
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