Bristleleaf Sedge
Carex Eburnea
Carex eburnea, or Bristleleaf Sedge, is a fine-textured, low-growing ornamental grass perfect for adding delicate beauty and year-round interest to shady garden spots.
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About this plant
Bristleleaf Sedge (Carex eburnea) brings a touch of understated elegance to the landscape with its whisper-thin, bright green foliage that forms soft, airy mounds. This native evergreen sedge offers delicate texture and a graceful presence, making it an excellent choice for naturalistic plantings, rock gardens, or along woodland edges. Its compact habit and rich green color provide beautiful contrast against broader-leaved plants. Bristleleaf Sedge is also a fantastic option for mass planting to create a lush, feathery groundcover, or for tucking into crevices of stone walls and steps. Enjoy its subtle beauty and minimal maintenance as it thrives in dappled light, providing year-round visual appeal and ecological benefits.
Care & maintenance
Bristleleaf Sedge is remarkably low maintenance. Shear back any brown or damaged foliage in late winter or early spring before new growth emerges. No significant fertilization is typically required for established plants.
Quick facts
- Type
- grass
- Mature height
- 6-12 inches
- Mature width
- 6-12 inches
- Sun
- Partial Shade to Full Shade
- Water
- Medium to High. Prefers consistently moist, well-draining soil but can tolerate some dry periods once established.
- Growth rate
- Slow to Moderate