Amazon Mist Sedge




Amazon Mist Sedge (Carex 'Amazon Mist')
Amazon Mist Sedge is a finely textured ornamental sedge forming soft, flowing mounds of silvery sea-green blades; its arching, hair-like foliage cascades beautifully over edges and pots, adding motion and contrast in sun to partial shade.
Distinctive Features
Silvery Cast: Narrow, threadlike leaves shimmer pale green to silver for cool-toned contrast; Cascading Habit: Graceful, fountain form softens hard lines and spills elegantly from containers and walls.
Growing Conditions
- Sun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade; provide afternoon shade in hot-summer regions.
- Soil: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil enriched with organic matter.
- Water: Keep evenly moist while establishing; once rooted, water when the top 1 in is dry and avoid soggy sites.
- USDA Hardiness Zones: 6 to 10 (grow as a warm-season annual in colder zones).
- Mature Size: About 10 to 16 in tall and 18 to 24 in wide.
- Bloom Time: Insignificant flowers in late spring to summer; grown for foliage.
- Soil pH: 5.5 to 7.5, slightly acidic to neutral.
Ideal Uses
- Edging and Borders: Soft, low mounds define paths and beds.
- Containers: Cascades over rims for a refined, modern accent.
- Rock and Gravel Gardens: Fine texture contrasts bold stones and succulents.
- Coastal Sites: Tolerates wind and salt spray with good drainage.
Low Maintenance Care
- Watering: Deeply water to establish, then irrigate during dry spells; do not overwater in winter.
- Pruning: Comb or trim spent tips in late winter to early spring; avoid hard shearing to the crown.
- Fertilizing: Feed lightly in spring with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer if growth is weak.
- Mulching: Apply a thin, 1 to 2 in layer of fine bark or gravel to conserve moisture and keep crowns airy.
- Notes: Evergreen to semi-evergreen by climate; divide every 2 to 3 years to refresh vigor and control spread.
Why Choose Amazon Mist Sedge?
- Year-Round Texture: Evergreen foliage provides constant softness and movement.
- Designer Contrast: Cool silver-green pairs with dark leaves and vivid blooms.
- Container Star: Effortless spill for mixed planters and solos.
- Easy Care: Minimal feeding, occasional grooming, and good drought tolerance once established.
Plant in well-drained soil with sun to partial shade and modest grooming for lasting, elegant texture indoors on bright patios or outdoors in the landscape.

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