How to prune amazon mist sedge

Late winter to early spring. Remove dead or discoloured leaves by pulling or cutting with scissors at the base. A light overall clip — no more than the top third — can neaten the form without stressing the plant.

Annually or as needed. Amazon Mist Sedge (Carex comans 'Amazon Mist') is a fine-textured, pale greenish-cream evergreen sedge. Maintenance is minimal: tidy away dead or tatty outer leaves in late winter or early spring. A light overall trim can refresh the look. Avoid cutting hard to the ground. Divide when the centre of the clump becomes dead or hollow.

Remove dead or discoloured leaves by pulling or cutting with scissors at the base. A light overall clip — no more than the top third — can neaten the form without stressing the plant.