Carex media
Carex media
Carex
Cyperaceae
Native Plants
Zone 4–9
🐾 Pet-Safe
This northern sedge requires consistently moist conditions and cool temperatures to thrive. Best suited for specialized gardens in northern climates, it prefers partial shade and high humidity. Regular watering and protection from hot afternoon sun are essential for success.
Care Requirements
Care Level
Moderate
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
12″ – 30″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
10″
Watering Schedule
Every 5-7 Days • Keep Soil Consistently Moist, Especially During Growing Season
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
Alaska
Alberta
Altay
British Columbia
East European Russia
Finland
Inner Mongolia
Iowa
Kazakhstan
Kirgizstan
Korea
Krasnoyarsk
Labrador
Magadan
Maine
Manchuria
Manitoba
Michigan
Minnesota
Mongolia
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.