Bladder sedge
Carex vesicaria
Bladder sedge is a hardy wetland plant that thrives in moist to wet soils, making it ideal for pond margins, rain gardens, or boggy areas. It tolerates partial shade well and requires minimal care once established. Avoid letting it dry out completely, as it is not drought tolerant.
Care Level
Low
Sun
Partial Sun
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
6″ – 60″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
18″
Watering Schedule
Every 7-10 Days Or As Needed To Keep Soil Moist • Water Thoroughly To Keep Soil Consistently Moist; Tolerates Standing Water
Soil pH
4.5 – 7.5
Temperature
-30° – 90°F
Mature Spread
up to 24″
Root Depth
Shallow
Foliage
Fine
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken May 11, 2018 by Tela Botanica − Michel PANSIOT (cc-by-sa)
No nurseries currently have this species in stock.