Carex alba - P9

Description
With its light green foliage, the Weiße Segge (Carex alba) is a decorative feature in the garden, but its creeping, clump-forming habit also makes it ideal for pots on a balcony or terrace. The creamy-white flower spikes adorn this grass from spring onwards. It thrives best in a sunny to semi-shaded position with soil that is as well-drained and loose as possible. Under favourable conditions, this hardy grass reaches a height of approx. 20 cm and spreads up to 25 cm.

Bulletpoints
* beautiful foliage * very beautiful in containers * attractive flower spikes

Leaves
High ornamental value. The evergreen leaves of Weiße Segge are light green and linear.

Frost hardiness
The Weiße Segge has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Stoloniferous, clump-forming.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Planting partner
The Weiße Segge creates lovely accents when planted with: Nettle-leaved bellflower, starwort.

Care
If watered less frequently but thoroughly and penetratingly, the plant roots are encouraged to penetrate into deeper soil layers. This enables the plant to survive dry periods better.

Flower
The creamy-white flowers of the Weiße Segge appear in spikes from May to June.

Use
Containers, as a specimen plant, in group plantings, at the edge of a woodland, in a natural garden