Bog sedge
Carex limosa
Bog sedge is a specialist wetland plant that requires consistently waterlogged, acidic, nutrient-poor soil to thrive. It is best suited for bog gardens, rain gardens, or pond margins where natural moisture levels are reliably high. This plant is not recommended for typical garden beds or indoor cultivation.
Care Level
High
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
6″ – 18″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
12″
Watering Schedule
Keep Consistently Wet; Do Not Allow To Dry Out • Maintain Standing Water Or Perpetually Saturated Soil At All Times
Soil pH
4.5 – 7.5
Temperature
-35° – 85°F
Mature Spread
up to 12″
Root Depth
Shallow
Foliage
Fine
Propagation: Division
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken Jul 14, 2016 by Tela Botanica − Yoan MARTIN (cc-by-sa)
No nurseries currently have this species in stock.