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Pruning guide · Ornamental grass
Glaucous sedge: when and how to prune
Carex flacca
Glaucous sedge is best pruned in March.
| Pruning months | March |
|---|---|
| Flowering | May–June |
| Native to Belgium | Yes |
Glaucous sedge: when to prune it?
Hardly needed, as it is evergreen. In March you can refresh the mat.
What else to prune in those months? March
Glaucous sedge: how to prune it?
- Comb out brown, dead leaves with gloved fingers or a rake.
- If the mat looks untidy after winter, cut or mow it once to 5–10 cm; new leaves grow back quickly.
- Cut off runners that go too far at the edge with a sharp spade.
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.
- As a native plant, it feeds more insects than a non-native species.
Caution: Do not cut or mow in autumn: the old leaves protect the plant in winter.
Nearby: related pruning guides
Plant profile: Glaucous sedge · Pruning calendar and basic rules
This guide is compiled from the Bladwijzer plant profile and pruning calendar.