Carex 'Irish Green' (Evergreen ornamental sedge) — H40 cm | Pot Ø19 cm
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Frequently Asked Questions
When to cut Carex 'Irish Green'? Cut close to 5 cm from the ground in February-March before new growth starts — this short pruning removes old winter foliage and encourages the emergence of new bright green leaves from March.
Is Carex 'Irish Green' suitable as ground cover? Yes, space the plants 25 cm apart — the clumps merge in one season and form a dense, persistent carpet that naturally suppresses weeds, even under trees and in north-facing spots.
SHIPPING & PACKAGING
Shipping within 24/48 hours via DPD
- Delivery in 2 to 5 business days
- Eco-friendly packaging: recyclable boxes and biodegradable materials
- Special protection to ensure the plant arrives in perfect condition
- Parcel tracking sent by email as soon as shipped
- Free delivery on orders over €50
48H QUALITY GUARANTEE
We guarantee that your plants will arrive in perfect condition. If your plant arrives damaged or in poor condition:
- Contact us within 48 hours at hello@verdeia.eu with photos
- Free replacement or full refund
- No return necessary – we trust you
The guarantee covers: damage related to transport, severely weakened plant upon arrival, preparation errors.
CARE TIPS UPON ARRIVAL
To help your plant settle in for the long term:
- Unpack immediately and inspect your plant
- Let it acclimatize 24-48h in a bright spot without direct sunlight
- Check soil moisture before watering (dry surface = light watering)
- Wait 2-3 weeks before repotting
- Avoid heat sources and drafts
- Gently wipe leaves to remove dust
Need help? Contact our team at hello@verdeia.eu or via chat.
🌿 Shiny dark green foliage persistent all year • ☀️ From full sun to full shade • 💧 Low maintenance once established • ❄️ Excellent hardiness • 🐾 Non-toxic • 📏 H40 cm | Pot Ø19 cm
Carex 'Irish Green', or evergreen ornamental sedge, is a perennial grass native to Western Europe, valued for its flexible, slightly drooping shiny dark green foliage that remains decorative year-round. Its exceptional tolerance to all light conditions — from full sun to full shade — makes it one of the most versatile plants in the outdoor collection for challenging locations.
Ground cover, border, pot, or flowerbed — Carex 'Irish Green' adapts to all uses and brings a zen and structured touch to any balcony, terrace, or urban garden, even in the shadiest spots.
Which ornamental grass to choose?
Verdeia offers several evergreen grasses with distinct characters. Here’s how Carex 'Irish Green' fits among the catalog references:
- Carex 'Irish Green' (this plant) — flexible, drooping shiny dark green foliage, all light conditions. The most versatile sedge for shaded or difficult spaces.
- Carex morrowii 'Ice Dance' — green and creamy white variegated foliage, drooping habit, shade tolerant. The choice to bring light to a dark flowerbed with a graphic touch.
- Uncinia rubra 'Everflame' — intense copper-red foliage, compact habit, full sun to partial shade. The choice for a warm palette and strong color contrast in a composition.
Light & Location
Carex 'Irish Green' is one of the few grasses able to thrive equally well in full shade and full sun. This is its major asset for challenging urban spaces — tree bases, north-facing areas, shaded corners between buildings — where few plants maintain dense, decorative foliage year-round.
- Light: all exposures without exception — full sun, partial shade, or full shade.
- Location: ground cover, border, flowerbed, pot — in open ground or containers.
- Soil: ordinary, fresh, and well-drained — tolerates poor and slightly moist soils.
- In pots: container at least 25 cm wide.
In full sun, water more regularly — in full shade, Carex is almost self-sufficient once rooted and tolerates moderate dry periods without visible damage.
Watering & Care
Once well established, Carex 'Irish Green' requires very little attention. During the first year, keep the substrate regularly moist to encourage rooting — the finger test is enough to gauge watering. If the foliage yellows or browns in patches, it is often due to excess stagnant water or heavy soil, as detailed in our article on yellowing leaves.
- Watering: regular during the first year — moderate afterward, allowing the soil to dry slightly between waterings.
- Pruning: at the end of winter, cut old foliage 5 cm above the ground to stimulate new spring growth.
- Care: minimal — no fertilizer or treatment needed in open ground.
- Division: divide clumps every 3 to 4 years in spring to rejuvenate the plant.
As ground cover, plant clumps every 25 to 30 cm — they merge within one season to form a dense, persistent green carpet that naturally suppresses weeds.
Decorating Ideas & Plant Combinations
The flexible shiny dark green foliage of Carex 'Irish Green' forms a neutral, textured plant background that highlights all colorful flowering plants or contrasting foliage — in a Mediterranean garden as well as in an outdoor jungle composition.
- For a bright, flowering shaded flowerbed, plant it as ground cover under Hydrangea 'Strong Annabelle'® — the shiny green carpet of Carex highlights the huge white hydrangea blooms and fills the space between plants.
- For a color-contrast grass composition, pair it with the copper-red Uncinia rubra 'Everflame' — the tension between Carex’s shiny dark green and Uncinia’s intense red creates a lively complementary palette all year round.
- For a graphic zen border, alternate Carex 'Irish Green' with Fargesia rufa — the drooping flexibility of Carex in the foreground contrasts with the upright bamboo stems in the background.
- In a pot on a north or east balcony, a terracotta or ochre ceramic container visually warms the dark green foliage of Carex and creates a calming composition suited to locations without direct sunlight.
Carex 'Irish Green' looks its best in spring when new leaves emerge — it’s also the ideal time to divide overly dense clumps and multiply your plants for free.
Verdeia Tips
- Cut old foliage close to the ground in February-March: a short cut 5 cm above the soil removes leaves damaged by winter and makes room for new shiny green shoots emerging from March.
- Divide clumps every 3 to 4 years to maintain vigor: an old clump hollows out in the center — divide it in spring with a spade, replant the peripheral sections, and discard the exhausted center.
- As ground cover, space plants 25 cm apart for quick coverage: at 25 cm, clumps join within one season to form a dense carpet that requires no maintenance.
Technical Specifications
- Botanical name: Carex 'Irish Green'
- Common name: Evergreen ornamental sedge
- Origin: Western Europe
- Size at delivery: H40 cm | Pot Ø19 cm
- Adult size: 40 to 60 cm
- Light: all exposures — full sun to full shade
- Watering: regular the first year, moderate afterward
- Foliage: shiny dark green, flexible, slightly drooping, evergreen
- Hardiness: excellent
- Care: short pruning at end of winter — division every 3 to 4 years
- Toxicity to animals: non-toxic
- Decorative style: Natural / Zen / Contemporary urban
Each plant is unique: photos show an example of its appearance. Foliage density naturally varies depending on light and season.
Your plant, delivered with care
Every plant is hand-packed in a box specially designed for plants — secured, protected, ready to travel. It arrives in perfect condition, roots intact and foliage preserved, ready to take its place in your home.
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FAQ – Everything to know before adopting your Verdeia plant
How are my plants prepared before shipping?
All our plants are selected from our European partner nurseries. Before shipping, they are watered, cleaned, and protected with breathable, secure packaging. Each package is designed to ensure your plant arrives in perfect health, without any transport-related stress.
Will the plant look exactly like the photo?
The photos accurately represent the variety and the stated size. Since each plant is unique, slight differences in shape, foliage, or color may occur — and that’s part of their charm.
What are the delivery times and conditions?
Shipping is done within 48 business hours, with tracked delivery within 2 to 5 business days. Delivery costs €5.60 — free for orders over €50. You will receive a tracking link as soon as the package is shipped.
What to do upon receiving my plant?
Open your package as soon as you receive it and carefully remove the plant from its packaging. Let it acclimate for 24 hours in its new environment before watering. If it has been slightly stressed during transport, it will recover its shape after one or two days in the light.
What to do if my plant arrives damaged?
Contact us within 48 hours with a photo of the issue. Our team will assess the situation and offer you the best solution: replacement, partial refund, or recovery advice.
Can I return a plant?
Since plants are living beings, standard returns are not possible. However, we guarantee good health upon delivery: if the plant arrives damaged, it will be replaced free of charge. For any other cases (order error, decorative pot, accessory), returns are possible within 14 days.