Weeping brown sedge is a tuft-forming herbaceous perennial in the sedge family (Cyperaceae) from Tasmania and New Zealand. The species epithet is Latin for “whip-bearing” and refers to the very slender leaves that are like whips. The plant needs an average moist garden soil, in either full sun or partial shade. This plant is perennial under mild conditions, but it may be killed outright if winter temperatures dip below 5 degrees Fahrenheit for some time. Weeping brown sedge is an evergreen to semi-evergreen sedge with interesting arching leaves that add dramatic color and fine foliage to your garden. This sedge is low-maintenance and provides year-round interest. It may be used in a container or as a ground cover. In addition, in low borders, it provides a wonderful contrast and does well adjacent to water features. Use in shade gardens, riparian gardens, sensory gardens (for the fine-textured foliage) and winter gardens. Insects, Diseases, and Other Plant Problems: No serious problems. More information on Carex .
Curated pairwise relationships between this plant and others in the library — who feeds
whom, who competes, who confuses the pests. Green reads as a good pairing, red as one to avoid.
No curated interactions recorded for this species yet.
Also noted by NC State
Related species the NC State Plant Toolbox flags for this plant — look-alikes to tell
apart, and plants that play a similar role in a planting. Ones we carry in the library are linked.