Carex trifida

  • Product number: 672460
  • Origin: Southern South America, New Zealand
  • Latin: Carex trifida

Impressive, rather rare sedge. The long leaves have a blue-green sheen in partial shade (the best location). From June, the rather large, dark brown to black flower spikes appear. Height 90cm. Plant sedge in a moist location, do not cut back. Protect against severe frost.

Names:
Latin: Carex trifida
Dutch: Driedelige Zegge
English: Mutton Bird Sedge

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Sowing method: April-July, initially in a warm spot; if no germination after 4 weeks, give the seedlings a cold period (refrigerator) of 2-4 weeks. Germination should then follow when returned to warmth. Sowing directly into the ground in September is also an option, with germination in spring.

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Sowing/planting time:

  • April
  • May
  • June
  • July
  • September

Harvesting time:

  • Not applicable / Not known

Soil type:

  • All soil types

Cultivation location:

  • Indoors
  • Outdoors

Position:

  • Partial shade
  • Flower colour: Dark brown to black
  • Origin: Southern South America, New Zealand
  • Average growth height: 90 to 120 cm
  • Annual or perennial: Perennial
  • Attractive to insects: N/A
  • Winter hardy: Moderately frost hardy
  • Ease of cultivation: Advanced
  • Latin: Carex trifida
  • Dutch: Three-part Sedge
  • Also known as: Not applicable / Unknown
  • English: Mutton Bird Sedge
  • All year round

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