Carex adelostoma
Carex adelostoma
Carex
Cyperaceae
Native Plants
Zone 4–9
🐾 Pet-Safe
This Arctic sedge thrives in cool, moist conditions with partial shade. It prefers consistently moist soil and cooler temperatures typical of northern climates. Best suited for rock gardens or naturalized areas in cool regions.
Care Requirements
Care Level
Moderate
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
12″ – 30″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
8″
Watering Schedule
Every 5-7 Days • Keep Soil Consistently Moist But Not Waterlogged
Soil pH
5.5 – 7.5
Temperature
-30° – 95°F
Mature Spread
up to 18″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Fine
Propagation: Seed
Ecology & Origin
Native to
Alaska
East European Russia
Finland
Iceland
Labrador
Manitoba
North European Russi
Northwest Territorie
Norway
Nunavut
Sweden
West Siberia
Yakutskiya
Attracts
🐝 Birds
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Hardiness Zones
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
Available From (0)
No nurseries currently have this species in stock.