Carex inversa
Carex inversa
Carex
Cyperaceae
Native Plants
Zone 3–9
🐾 Pet-Safe
🌱 Beginner Friendly
This Carex species is a hardy sedge that thrives in partial shade with consistent moisture. It requires minimal care and is excellent for naturalizing shaded areas or rain gardens. Once established, it's very low maintenance and drought tolerant.
Care Requirements
Care Level
Low
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
12″ – 36″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
4″
Watering Schedule
Every 7-14 Days • Water Moderately, Keeping Soil Evenly Moist But Not Soggy
Soil pH
5 – 7.5
Temperature
-40° – 95°F
Mature Spread
up to 24″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Fine
Ecology & Origin
Native to
Great Britain
New South Wales
New Zealand North
Norfolk Is.
Queensland
South Australia
Tasmania
Victoria
Western Australia
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
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