Carex albula

Sedge

A compact, fine-textured ornamental sedge forming a tidy clump of soft gray-green to silvery foliage. Subtle flower spikes appear in late spring to early summer, adding gentle movement without overpowering the foliage. Its restrained size and cool-toned color make it a refined accent for borders and containers.


Plant Characteristics


Type: Perennial sedge



Form: Compact, clump-forming



Mature Width: 8–12 in



Mature Height: 10–14 in



Flower Color: Inconspicuous tan to pale brown



Foliage Color: Gray-green to silvery




Growing Conditions


USDA Hardiness Zones: 4a–8b



Light: Full sun to partial shade



Soil: Average to moist, well-drained soil



Water: Moderate; prefers consistent moisture but tolerates short dry periods



Maintenance: Low; cut back or comb out foliage in early spring




Landscape Uses
Edging, containers, rock gardens, woodland borders, and mixed perennial plantings. Effective as a textural contrast with flowering perennials and broad-leaved plants.


Care Tips


Trim back old foliage in early spring before new growth



Mulch lightly to conserve moisture and protect crowns



Avoid wet, poorly drained soils in winter

Plant type

Sedge Or Rush

Height

1'

Width

2'

Hardiness zones

4–8

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Growth rate

Slow

Bloom time

Summer

Flower color

Brown

Soil

Moist well-drained

Landscape use

Container, Mass Planting

Shape

Clump

Deer resistant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No