This evergreen sedge has striking white edges to its leaves and is very versatile. It grows in full sun and almost full shade. Although sedges are said to like moist soils, this will tolerate very dry conditions as well. It is a rapid spreader and is easy to propagate.
It's only downside is how rapidly and widely it spreads in good soil. I recommend planting this in pots in the ground in poor-ish soil to restrict its growth to the desired clump size. After a couple of years, dig it up, split it and replant it in a pot again. Give the spare plants to friends or start a new colony in the garden. Try and find a location it wont grow!
If you have a difficult area (under a hedge/ tree) and need ground cover - give this one a whirl. It might surprise you.
In my opinion, although this sedge flowers in spring, the flowers spoil the look of the foliage and I remove them.
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