Carex depauperata (starved wood-sedge) is a rare species of sedge native to parts of Europe. The plant has been virtually extinct in the United Kingdom since the 1940s. In 2010, following a successful reintroduction at Charterhouse School, staff at Wakehurst Place Garden, West Sussex, announced that the plant was to be reintroduced to a second, undisclosed location in Surrey.
Starved wood sedge is highly resistant to disease and rarely develops health problems. Regarding care, this plant is fairly low-maintenance. When grown outdoors it needs only minimal watering, and larger specimens typically do not require pruning. Smaller plants, however, should be trimmed after they have finished blooming. Starved wood sedge is appropriate for anyone with an outdoor area, such as a garden or deck, and does not demand a lot of gardening experience.
How to keep Carex Depauperata.
Fertilizer
Starved wood sedge needs extra nutrients to encourage healthy new growth. In spring, applying compost around the base of the plant can effectively supply the nutrition it requires. Fertilizing supports vigorous growth and helps the plant resist diseases and pests.
Botanical profile.
- Plant Type
- Grass
- Life Cycle
- Perennial
- Genus
- Carex
- Family
- Cyperaceae
- Hardiness Zone
- 6-10
- Leaf Type
- Evergreen
- Native Area
- Tajikistan, Turkey, Montenegro, Bulgaria, Armenia, Greece, Croatia, Serbia, Russia, Iraq, Germany, Italy, Spain, Switzerland, Iran, Albania, Ireland, United Kingdom, Romania, Azerbaijan, Belgium, France
Other names.
