Palm Sedge

About this plant

'Little Midge' Palm Sedge (Carex muskingumensis 'Little Midge') is a charming, diminutive cultivar celebrated for its distinct texture and neat, upright habit. Its fine-bladed, bright green leaves are arranged in a manner reminiscent of miniature palm fronds, creating a sophisticated, tropical-inspired look in even the smallest spaces. This versatile sedge provides year-round interest, offering a refreshing splash of green and a unique visual dynamic wherever it's planted. Perfect for edging, rock gardens, containers, or naturalizing in moist areas, 'Little Midge' thrives in a variety of settings. Its compact size makes it an excellent choice for urban gardens, patios, or as an elegant groundcover where a fine texture is desired. Enjoy its low-maintenance nature and ability to bring a subtle, architectural elegance to your landscape. At A Cut Above, we select only the finest specimens to ensure your garden receives plants that are healthy, vigorous, and ready to thrive. Add the distinctive charm of Palm Sedge 'Little Midge' to your collection today for a touch of refined beauty.

Installation timing

When we're in season, outside of the winter months, our goal is to get your plants installed within about two weeks. That window gives us enough time to secure your plants from our supplier and find a spot on the schedule. Throughout the process we stay in touch through notifications and your existing client portal on the main A Cut Above website, which is separate from this landscaping plants shop.

Care & maintenance

Palm Sedge 'Little Midge' is remarkably low-maintenance. Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry spells, and protect from the harshest afternoon sun in warmer climates. An annual application of balanced slow-release fertilizer in spring can encourage vigorous growth. Division every few years in spring helps maintain vigor and can be used for propagation.

Watering suggestions

Proper watering is the single most important factor in your plant's survival after installation. Newly installed plants have a limited root system and rely on you for consistent moisture while they establish.

• First 2 weeks: Water deeply every day (or every other day in cooler, wet weather), soaking the root ball and surrounding soil.
• Weeks 3–12: Water deeply 2–3 times per week, adjusting for rain, heat, and soil drainage.
• After establishment: Water deeply about once a week during the growing season, and more often in extreme heat or drought.
• How to check: Stick a finger 2–3 inches into the soil near the roots — if it's dry, it's time to water. Deep, less-frequent watering encourages strong roots; shallow daily sprinkles do not.
• Avoid: Overwatering (soggy, waterlogged soil) is just as harmful as underwatering and can drown roots.

Watering needs vary by plant, season, soil, and exposure. Because proper watering is the customer's responsibility after installation, please make sure you understand and can follow these suggestions before ordering.

Good to know: plants and trees purchased from and installed by A Cut Above include a one-year limited warranty from the date of installation. Because plant survival depends heavily on proper watering and care after installation, losses caused by improper care, neglect, animal or chemical damage, or extreme weather are not covered, and we must be given the chance to inspect a struggling plant before it's removed or replaced. Coverage is one replacement per plant. Read our warranty info.