Grey sedge (Carex divulsa)

Grey sedge (Carex divulsa) is a grass plant that can grow 50cm – 1.5m tall and 50cm – 1.5m wide.

This plant is commonly known as grey sedge.

This is a evergreen plant that takes 2-5 years to reach full maturity.

Plant profile

Common name: grey sedge
Scientific name: Carex divulsa
Plant type: Grasses
Habit: Clump-forming
Height: 50cm – 1.5m
Spread: 50cm – 1.5m
Foliage: Evergreen
Sunlight: Full shade, Full Sun, Partial shade
Soil: Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Moisture: Moist but well drained, Poorly drained, Well drained
Garden type: Coastal, Informal Garden, Patio & Container Garden, Rock & Gravel Garden, Wildflower meadow, Wildlife Gardens
Planting type: Flower borders and bedding, Ground Cover, Low Maintenance

Seasonal colors

How to plant Grey sedge (Carex divulsa) – Dominique REMAUD, CC BY-SA 2.0 FR, via Wikimedia Commons

Cultivation profiles – Growing Grey sedge (Carex divulsa) – Yoan MARTIN, CC BY-SA 2.0 FR, via Wikimedia Commons