Variegated creeping broad-leaved sedge (Carex siderosticta ‘Variegata’) is a grass plant that can grow 10cm – 50cm tall and 10cm – 50cm wide. In this growing guide we’ll learn the cultivation details and how to plant Variegated creeping broad-leaved sedge (Carex siderosticta ‘Variegata’).
This plant is commonly known as variegated creeping broad-leaved sedge.
This is a semi-evergreen plant that takes 2-5 years to reach full maturity.
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Plant profile
Common name: variegated creeping broad-leaved sedge
Scientific name: Carex siderosticta ‘Variegata’
Plant type: Grasses
Habit: Bushy
Height: 10cm – 50cm
Spread: 10cm – 50cm
Foliage: Semi-evergreen
Sunlight: Full shade, Full Sun, Partial shade
Soil: Clay, Loam, Sand
Moisture: Moist but well drained
Garden type: City & Courtyard Gardens, Informal Garden
Planting type: Flower borders and bedding, Ground Cover
Seasonal colors
| Season | Stem | Foliage | Flower | Fruit |
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| Spring | ||||
| Summer | ||||
| Autumn | ||||
| Winter |
How to plant Variegated creeping broad-leaved sedge (Carex siderosticta ‘Variegata’) – Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
How to plant
In this section we will learn how to plant Variegated creeping broad-leaved sedge (Carex siderosticta ‘Variegata’), know its needs in terms of soil, watering and sun exposure.
Soil
Variegated creeping broad-leaved sedge (Carex siderosticta ‘Variegata’) is not a demanding plant regarding the type of soil and can grow in clay, loam or sand.
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Clay soil is composed of more than 25 percent clay particles. These particles have a high moisture holding capacity and the soil is heavy to dig and can be waterlogged in winter (dry in summer).
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The loam soil is dark, rich in organic matter but balanced in minerals. It offers the best of all worlds, retaining enough water for the plants, but allowing excess moisture to drain away. This is the most desired type of garden soil, perfect for most plants.
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Sandy soil is light, porous and very easy to drain. It is a soil poor in organic matter and nutrients. It is composed of relatively large mineral particles that allow water to drain quickly.
It is not very sensitive to soil acidity or alkalinity and grows well in soils with pH acid, alkaline or neutral.
Regarding drainage, Carex siderosticta ‘Variegata’ likes to grow in moist but well drained soil.
Sunlight
Variegated creeping broad-leaved sedge (Carex siderosticta ‘Variegata’) grows well in full sun, although it can also be grown in shady places.
Cultivation profiles – Growing Variegated creeping broad-leaved sedge (Carex siderosticta ‘Variegata’) – Photo by David J. Stang, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
