Carex rotundata
Carex rotundata
Carex
Cyperaceae
Native Plants
Zone 4–9
🐾 Pet-Safe
Round-fruited sedge is adapted to cold northern climates and prefers moist, well-draining soil in partial shade. It's extremely cold hardy but requires consistent moisture during growing season. Ideal for naturalized plantings in cooler regions.
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 5-7 Days • Maintain Consistent Soil Moisture Without Waterlogging
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
Amur
East European Russia
Finland
Kamchatka
Khabarovsk
Korea
Krasnoyarsk
Kuril Is.
Labrador
Magadan
Manitoba
North European Russi
Northwest Territorie
Norway
Nunavut
Primorye
Québec
Sakhalin
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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