Greater brown sedge 'Jenneke' (Carex brunnea 'Jenneke')

Greater brown sedge 'Jenneke'

This cultivar, from the greater brown sedge plant, grows in clumps, with long, standing leaves. Its linear leaves are pale yellow in color with green edges and produces light brown spike flowers in the spring. The greater brown sedge 'Jenneke' is appreciated by gardeners as a rock or ground cover plant. It also does well in beds and borders and containers.

Scientific classification

Grasses, sedges and allies

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40 cm

Plant Height

30 cm

Spread

Evergreen

Leaf type

15 - 35 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Culture

Interesting Facts

In 1754, Lin Nai founded the true sedge genus. True sedge is also one of the main components of the flora in China. It is the dominant grass species in the lowest forest layer in many areas. In some forests, the lower vegetation is mostly true sedge.

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Care Guide for Greater brown sedge 'Jenneke'

Every week

Water

Full sun

Sunlight

15 - 35 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Garden Soil

Soil Type

Pruning: Prune greater brown sedge 'Jenneke' in early spring to encourage new growth and a tidy appearance. Remove dead or damaged leaves and thin dense clumps for better air circulation, reducing disease risk. This timely pruning enhances greater brown sedge 'Jenneke''s recovery and ornamental appeal throughout the growing season.

Propagation: Greater brown sedge 'Jenneke' can be propagated by division, ideal for its clumping growth. Gently separate root clumps with roots and growth points intact. Replant in moist, well-draining soil for quick establishment, ensuring careful handling to avoid damaging roots for successful propagation.

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