Carex secta

Name: Carex secta
Brand: The Plant Company
SKU: 10047f
Price: 14.16 NZD
Availability: InStock
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Swamp Sedge, Pukio

Carex secta, commonly known as Pukio or Swamp Sedge, is a NZ native grass commonly found in swampy areas. It features slender foliage which is dark green and held densely. Older plants may develop a short, thick trunk as it typically grows to 1.5 m tall and 1 m wide. Carex secta is a popular plant that is perfect for revegetating or enhancing wetland areas, planting around pond or stream areas, including in a mixed planting or border, or mass planting either as a groundcover or on a bank.

Suited to regions:	All regions
Plant type:	Grasses
Height:	1.50 m
Spread:	1.50 m
Flowering time:
Tolerances:	Hardy, Wet
Garden uses:	Ponds
Garden styles:	Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Native, Riparian
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Medium
Also known as	Swamp Sedge, Pukio

What is the optimum Carex secta grass spacing?

The optimum Carex secta grass spacing for the plants to merge and become an effective ground cover is 75 cm apart. However, if you want them to grow as a unique plant, they will need to be spaced at least 1.2 metres apart. The spacing for having them merging to a limited degree is 80-90 cm apart.

What are the landscaping uses for Carex secta in NZ?

Carex secta is a popular choice in landscaping projects across NZ. It is commonly mass planted either as a ground cover or on a bank, included in borders or mixed plantings, or planted around wetland areas. This hardy, NZ native grass is also perfect for gardens around commercial buildings that are often somewhat neglected, particularly those with wetter areas such as drains and the like. Carex secta is favoured by landscape designers across NZ due to its tidy form and versatility. It can grow well in both wet and dry areas and makes an effective ground cover plant with pleasant aesthetics.

Carex secta for sale in NZ

The Plant Company has the best Carex secta for sale in NZ. Our production nursery specialises in growing amazing plants and our logistics team pack them carefully for our customers. The pricing is competitive and the quality is exceptional. Let us look after your plant and grass needs and impress you with both our products and service!

What are the best Carex secta growing conditions?

The best growing conditions for Carex secta are a full sun or part shade position. This is a hardy plant that tolerates frost, wet soils, dry periods, cold climates, wind, coastal climates, and most soil types.

What height does Carex secta grow to?

Carex secta grow to about 1.5 m tall and the same wide and it will reach this inside of three years with optimal growing conditions. If the growing conditions are less favourable, the plants may stay smaller and will take longer to reach their mature size.

What are the Carex secta common names?

The common names for Carex secta include: Pūkio, Pūrei, and Swamp Sedge. Swamp Sedge is the most commonly used name.

Carex secta pruning

The primary reason for pruning Carex secta is to remove dead or damaged foliage. This helps maintain the plant's aesthetic appeal and promotes healthy new growth. Such light pruning can be done any time. If more aggressive pruning is required that requires 50% of the vegetation to be removed, this is generally undertaken during summer when the plants are actively growing. The plants can safely be cut back by up to 75% during this time. The Plant Company recommends that the plants have at least 10 cm of growth at the base of the plant remaining during any severe pruning. Avoid heavy pruning in winter as the plants may struggle to grow back.