Description
Carex dailingensis (also called Dailing Sedge, among many other common names) is a perennial sedge species of the Cyperaceae family. It is native to Asia. It grows in wet meadows, marshes, and along streams and lakes.
Uses & Benefits
Carex dailingensis is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a soil amendment. It is also used to stabilize shorelines and as a ground cover.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Carex dailingensis is a small, greenish-brown spikelet, with a single stamen. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet, with a single, long, white tail. The seedlings are small, with dark green leaves and a single white root.
Cultivation and Propagation
Carex dailingensis is a perennial plant native to North America. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is best done by division in the spring or by seed in the fall. The seeds should be sown in a sterile medium and kept moist until germination occurs.
Where to Find Carex dailingensis
Carex dailingensis is native to China and can be found in the provinces of Anhui, Fujian, Guangdong, Guangxi, Guizhou, Hubei, Hunan, Jiangsu, Jiangxi, Shaanxi, Sichuan, Yunnan, and Zhejiang.