Cyperaceae
Carex rosea
Carex rosea
Also known as Carex neglecta, Carex trisperma, Carex rosea f. debilis, Carex rosea var. pusilla
Zones 4–9Sun Partial SunWater ModerateCare Low
Native Plants · Sedge · Native · Perennial · Shade · Clumping · Woodland · Naturalize · Grass-Like · Moisture
Pet-safeBeginner-friendlyAttracts pollinators
Currently out of stock everywhereStock updated 10/21/2026
Rose sedge is a low-maintenance native perennial that thrives in partial shade with consistent moisture. This clumping grass-like plant spreads naturally and requires minimal care once established. Perfect for woodland gardens and naturalizing areas.
Growing conditions
The details behind the basics
- Daily light
- 4 hours
- Watering
- Water when top inch of soil feels dry, maintain consistent moisture · Every 7-14 days
- Maintenance
- Low
- Soil
- loam
- Soil pH
- 5.5–7.5
- Temperature
- -30°F to 95°F
- Cycle
- Perennial
- Propagation
- Seed
Hardiness
USDA 4a-9b
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Form & growth
Mature size and habit
- Mature height
- 12 in – 2.5 ft
- Spread
- 18 in
- Spacing
- 12 in apart
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Root depth
- Medium
- Flowers
- No
- Foliage
- Fine
Ecology & origin
Where it belongs and what it brings
- Native to
- Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, District Of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Manitoba, Maryland, Masachusettes, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska
- Attracts
- Birds
Sources: trefle, usda
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