Carex lepidocarpa
Carex lepidocarpa
Carex
Cyperaceae
Native Plants
Zone 4–9
🐾 Pet-Safe
🌱 Beginner Friendly
Carex lepidocarpa, commonly known as long-stalked yellow sedge, is a native European wetland sedge that thrives in moist to wet soils in sun to partial shade. It is ideal for rain gardens, pond margins, or boggy areas where other plants struggle. Minimal pruning is needed — simply remove old or dead foliage in early spring to keep the plant tidy.
Care Requirements
Care Level
Low
Sun
Partial Sun
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
6″ – 48″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
10″
Watering Schedule
Every 5-7 Days • Keep Soil Consistently Moist; Does Not Tolerate Prolonged Drying Out
Soil pH
7.5 – 8
Temperature
-30° – 95°F
Root Depth
Shallow
Foliage
Fine
Ecology & Origin
Native to
Albania
Austria
Baltic States
Belarus
Belgium
Bulgaria
Central European Rus
Corse
Czechoslovakia
Denmark
Finland
France
Germany
Great Britain
Greece
Hungary
Ireland
Italy
Kriti
Morocco
Attracts
🐝 Birds
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Hardiness Zones
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
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