Description
Carex finitima (also called Slender Sedge, among many other common names) is a perennial sedge, native to North America. It has a clump-forming habit, with narrow, arching, light green leaves and small, brownish-green flowers. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soils. It is often found in meadows, prairies, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Carex finitima is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping, and is also used for erosion control and as a ground cover. It is also used to make baskets, mats, and other crafts.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Carex finitima has small, greenish-brown flowers that are borne on a spike. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, thin leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Carex finitima is a perennial sedge that grows in clumps and can reach up to 2 feet in height. It prefers moist, shady areas and can tolerate some drought. It is propagated by division in the spring or by seed. The seed should be sown in a cold frame in the fall or early spring. The divisions should be planted in moist, shady areas.
Where to Find Carex finitima
Carex finitima can be found in wet woods, bogs, and wet meadows in the eastern United States and Canada.