I Live In Zone 5. When Can I Expect My Japanese Ornamental Sedge Grass To Show New Growth?

Question

I planted the low growing variety as a border last spring and loved what it added to the front of my home. Then the plants went dormant in winter, I did not trim back until early this spring as directed. It is now mid-May and there is no sign of green or new growth. Today I decided I would need to replace the plants so I tried to dig one up, but the roots still seemed to be in tact beneath the soil. Please advise.

Answer 1

They most likely did not make it through winter. Japanese sedge is typically hardy to zone 6 and you are zone 5. You might be able to find a variety that is hardy to zone 4 or 5.

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/sedge/growing-japanese-sedge-plants.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/sedge