Carex rosea
Carex rosea
Carex
Cyperaceae
Native Plants
Zone 4–9
🐾 Pet-Safe
🌱 Beginner Friendly
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.
Care Requirements
Care Level
Low
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
12″ – 30″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
12″
Watering Schedule
Every 7-14 Days • Water When Top Inch Of Soil Feels Dry, Maintain Consistent Moisture
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
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
Data: trefle, usda
Hardiness Zones
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
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