Description
Carex eluta (also called Slender-leaved Sedge, among many other common names) is a perennial grass-like plant native to Europe, Asia, and North America. It grows in moist, shady habitats, such as woodlands, marshes, and along streams and lakes. It has narrow, linear leaves and small, yellow-brown flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Carex eluta has small, yellow-green flowers. Its seeds are small, dark brown, and have a short, pointed beak. The seedlings are small, with a single, long, narrow leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Carex eluta is a perennial grass-like sedge that grows in clumps. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is by division of the clumps in spring or early summer. It can also be propagated from seed.