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Carex albula

White Sedge, Hair Sedge, Curly Sedge

Carex albula, commonly known as Curly Sedge, Hair Sedge, or White Sedge, produces very fine, buff-green foliage held as a dense tuft. The foliage turns near white during the winter months and affords a delightful display in light wind as it grows to 40 cm tall and the same wide. Carex albula is commonly used for border plantings, mass planted on a bank, or used as a groundcover.

Carex albula plant with green foliage.

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Suited to regions:All regions
Plant type:Grasses
Height:40 cm
Spread:40 cm
Flowering time:
Tolerances:Hardy, Wind
Garden uses:Banks, Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Ponds, Pool areas
Garden styles:Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Mediterranean, Modern, Native
Easy to grow?Yes
Maintenance requirementsLow
Growth rateMedium
Also known asWhite Sedge, Hair Sedge, Curly Sedge
Sku10027

What are the landscaping uses for Carex albula in NZ?

Carex albula is a great choice for landscaping projects across NZ. It is commonly mass planted either as a ground cover or on a bank, included in borders or mixed plantings, or planted around outdoor living areas such as pools and barbecue areas. This hardy, NZ native grass is also perfect for gardens around commercial buildings that are often somewhat neglected. Carex albula is favoured for its colourful foliage, tidy form, and versatility, which makes it a popular choice in landscaping.

Carex albula care and maintenance

The most important part of Carex albula care is to make sure they have a well-drained soil that does not become waterlogged at any time. This, along with over-watering, are the main causes of plants to fail to perform or die. The next critical elements are weed control and The Plant Company recommends an organic mulch is spread around the plants after planting. They should be fed in spring with a native plant fertiliser. At this time any dead leaves can be removed. The plants are generally not trimmed aside from removing spent flower heads if desired. They rarely suffer from any pests or diseases but you may want to keep an eye out for mealy bugs. Overall, they are a very low maintenance plant and easy to care for.

Carex albula for sale in NZ

The Plant Company has the best Carex albula for sale in NZ. Our production nursery specialises in growing amazing plants and our logistics team pack them carefully for our customers. The pricing is competitive and the quality is exceptional. Let us look after your plant and grass needs and impress you with both our products and service!

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