Carex durieui, commonly known as Durieu’s Sedge, is a perennial herbaceous plant native to various habitats including open woodlands, grasslands, and rocky outcrops in Southern and Western Europe as well as North Africa. It typically grows to a height and width of 1-2 feet (0.3-0.6 meters). Durieu’s Sedge has a clumping growth habit with narrow, arching leaves that provide texture in the garden. Its flowers are green and inconspicuous, appearing in the spring, and are not the main attraction of this sedge.

Durieu’s Sedge is valued for its ability to form dense tufts, making it an excellent ground cover for erosion control and for filling in gaps in the landscape. It is also used in rain gardens and as a border plant due to its adaptability and low maintenance requirements. This sedge thrives in a range of light conditions, from full sun to part shade, and prefers medium to fast-draining soils such as clay, loam, or sandy types. It requires moderate watering but can tolerate periods of dryness once established. While generally disease-free, it can occasionally suffer from rust or root rot in overly wet conditions. Carex durieui is not known to have aggressive roots or to be invasive, making it a safe choice for a variety of garden settings.CC BY-SA 4.0