Curly sedge
Carex rupestris
Carex
Cyperaceae
Native Plants
Zone 3–9
🐾 Pet-Safe
🌱 Beginner Friendly
This hardy alpine sedge forms attractive clumps with distinctive curled leaves that add texture to rock gardens. Thrives in full sun and well-draining soil with minimal water requirements once established. Perfect for xeriscaping, alpine gardens, or naturalized prairie plantings.
Care Requirements
Care Level
Low
Sun
Full Sun
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
12″ – 36″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
8″
Watering Schedule
Every 10-14 Days • Water Moderately, Allowing Soil To Dry Between Waterings
Soil pH
6.5 – 7
Temperature
-40° – 95°F
Mature Spread
up to 24″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Fine
Ecology & Origin
Native to
Alaska
Alberta
Altay
Amur
Austria
Belarus
British Columbia
Bulgaria
Colorado
Czechoslovakia
East European Russia
Finland
France
Germany
Great Britain
Greenland
Iceland
Italy
Japan
Kazakhstan
Attracts
🐝 Birds
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken Jun 14, 2022 by Fabien Anthelme (cc-by-sa)
Hardiness Zones
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
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