Carex communis
Carex communis
Carex
Cyperaceae
Native Plants
Zone 4–9
🐾 Pet-Safe
🌱 Beginner Friendly
This native sedge is extremely low-maintenance once established in partial shade gardens. Prefers consistently moist soil and tolerates a wide range of conditions. Excellent for naturalizing in woodland gardens or rain gardens.
Care Requirements
Care Level
Low
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
12″ – 30″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
12″
Watering Schedule
Every 7-10 Days • Water Moderately, Keeping 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
Alabama
Arkansas
Connecticut
Delaware
Georgia
Illinois
Indiana
Kentucky
Maine
Maryland
Masachusettes
Michigan
Minnesota
Missouri
New Brunswick
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New York
Newfoundland
North Carolina
Attracts
🐝 Birds
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — CC-BY-SA
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.