Carex mackenziei
Carex mackenziei
Carex
Cyperaceae
Native Plants
Zone 4–9
🐾 Pet-Safe
Mackenzie's sedge is a cold-hardy perennial that thrives in moist, well-draining soil with partial shade. This Arctic native requires consistent moisture and cool temperatures, making it ideal for northern gardens or alpine collections. Best suited for naturalistic plantings and wetland restoration projects.
Care Requirements
Care Level
Moderate
Sun
Partial Sun
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
12″ – 30″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
12″
Watering Schedule
Every 7-10 Days • Keep Soil Consistently Moist But Not Waterlogged
Soil pH
5.5 – 6.5
Temperature
-30° – 95°F
Mature Spread
up to 18″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Fine
Propagation: Seed
Ecology & Origin
Native to
Alaska
Baltic States
British Columbia
Finland
Greenland
Iceland
Japan
Kamchatka
Khabarovsk
Korea
Krasnoyarsk
Labrador
Magadan
Maine
Manitoba
New Brunswick
Newfoundland
North European Russi
Northwest European R
Northwest Territorie
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.