Fringed Sedge (Carex crinita), proposed by Akène
🌿 A graceful plant for wetlands and bank stabilization 🌿
Curly sedge is a perennial wetland plant distinguished by its long, slender foliage and its cascading, hanging inflorescences , giving it a flowing, elegant appearance. Reaching up to 50 cm in height , it is ideal for marshes, watersides and wetlands .
🌱 Flood tolerant , it prefers moist to soggy soils , but can also adapt to different soil types as long as they remain cool. Its late flowering, from July to October , adds a delicate ornamental touch and extends the interest of the garden into autumn.
Characteristics of the variety
📅 Flowering : July to October
📏 Height : 50 cm
🌱 Spacing : 45 cm
☀️ Exposure : Sun, partial shade
🌿 Life cycle : Perennial
🌾 Soil type : Silty to clayey
💧 Soil moisture content : Damp to soggy
🦌 Deer Resistance : High
📦 Seeds per packet : 200
Sowing and cultivation
📏 Sowing depth : Surface (do not cover)
🌡 Germination time : 15 days
❄️ Cold stratification : 90 days
⚡ Scarification : Not required
🔹 Indoor method (recommended for optimal germination) :
1️⃣ Sprinkle the seeds on the surface of moist potting soil in a container.
2️⃣ Press lightly to ensure good contact with the ground, without covering.
3️⃣ Place the container in an airtight bag and refrigerate for 90 days .
4️⃣ After stratification, place the container at room temperature and in the light .
5️⃣ Maintain constant humidity with daily misting if necessary.
🔹 Outdoor method :
🌿 Sow directly in autumn for natural stratification during winter.
💧 Ensure moist soil until seedlings are established .
🌱 Curly sedge thrives in wetlands and tolerates occasional flooding well .
Ecological roles and utilities
🦋 A refuge for insects and caterpillars : Host plant for the ocellated satyr butterfly and several nocturnal butterflies.
🐦 A food resource for wildlife : Its seeds feed various wetland birds .
🌾 A natural soil stabilizer : Prevents erosion of banks and marshy environments .
💦 Flood Tolerant : Ideal for riverbanks, rain gardens and wetlands .
Uses in landscaping
🌿 Superb on the edge of streams, lakes and ponds .
🏞 Perfect for water gardens and naturalistic landscaping .
🌱 Used for ecological restoration and stabilization of fragile soils .
Companion plants
🌿 Blue flag iris, spotted eupatorium, cardinal lobelia, river bulrush
Enemy plants
🌿 None known
Why grow curly sedge?
🌸 Soft foliage and elegant cascading inflorescences
🐦 A source of food and habitat for local wildlife
🌾 An ally in bank stabilization and the fight against erosion
💦 A hardy plant that tolerates wet soils and flooding
🌿 Add curly sedge to your garden for a wild and ecological touch at the water's edge!
