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Pruning guide · Ornamental grass
Gray's sedge: when and how to prune
Carex grayi
Gray's sedge is best pruned in March.
| Pruning months | March |
|---|---|
| Flowering | June–August |
| Native to Belgium | No, planted |
Gray's sedge: when to prune it?
From late February to March, before the new shoots start to grow.
What else to prune in those months? March
Gray's sedge: how to prune it?
- Cut the old brown leaves and stems back to about 5–10 cm above the ground.
- Use sharp secateurs or shears and wear gloves.
- Pull dead leaves from between the new shoots with your fingers.
- In summer you can cut fruit heads for a bouquet.
How much to cut, and how often?
- One pruning period a year: March.
What does it mean for wildlife?
- If you only cut back in March, the old stems stand through the winter: insects overwinter in them and birds eat the seeds.
Caution: Do not cut into the new shoots, only the old foliage.
Nearby: related pruning guides
- Carex flagellifera
- Carex oshimensis
- Glaucous sedge
- Japanese sedge
- Leatherleaf sedge
- New Zealand hair sedge
Plant profile: Gray's sedge · Pruning calendar and basic rules
This guide is compiled from the Bladwijzer plant profile and pruning calendar.