Carex nardina
Carex nardina
Carex
Cyperaceae
Native Plants
Zone 4–9
🐾 Pet-Safe
Spikenard sedge is a hardy alpine sedge ideal for rock gardens and mountain-style landscapes. It requires consistent moisture and cool conditions to thrive. This compact sedge forms neat tufts and is perfect for adding texture to challenging mountain garden settings.
Care Requirements
Care Level
Moderate
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
12″ – 30″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
6″
Watering Schedule
Every 7-10 Days • Keep Soil Consistently Moist But Not Waterlogged
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
British Columbia
California
Colorado
Greenland
Iceland
Idaho
Labrador
Magadan
Montana
Nevada
New York
Northwest Territorie
Norway
Nunavut
Ontario
Québec
Svalbard
Sweden
Attracts
🐝 Birds
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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