Carex dacica
Carex dacica
Carex
Cyperaceae
Native Plants
Zone 4–9
🐾 Pet-Safe
This European sedge requires consistent moisture and partial shade to thrive. It prefers cool, humid conditions and may struggle in hot, dry climates. Best suited for specialized gardens focusing on European alpine or woodland plants.
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 7-10 Days • Keep Soil Consistently Moist, Avoid Letting It Dry Out Completely
Soil pH
4.8 – 6.4
Temperature
-30° – 95°F
Mature Spread
up to 18″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Medium
Propagation: Seed
Ecology & Origin
Native to
Austria
Bulgaria
Czechoslovakia
Finland
Føroyar
Germany
Great Britain
Greece
Iceland
Ireland
North European Russi
Norway
Poland
Romania
Sweden
Ukraine
Yugoslavia
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Hardiness Zones
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
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