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Cyperaceae
Cypress-like sedge
Carex pseudocyperus
Also known as Cyperus-like sedge, Cypress sedge, Carex pseudocyperus, Trasus chlorostachyos
Native Plants · Sedge · Aquatic · Marginal Plant · Bog Plant · Pond Edge · Cyperaceae · Wetland · Wildlife Habitat · Ornamental Grass · Part Shade
Cypress-like sedge is a striking marginal aquatic perennial ideal for pond edges, rain gardens, or consistently wet borders. It prefers partial shade and must never be allowed to dry out, making it perfect for boggy or waterlogged spots where other plants struggle. Its drooping flower spikes provide ornamental interest and wildlife habitat.
Growing conditions
The details behind the basics
- Daily light
- 4 hours
- Watering
- Water generously to maintain consistently wet to boggy soil conditions; does not tolerate drying out · Every 3-5 days or keep soil consistently moist
- Maintenance
- Low
- Soil
- loam
- Soil pH
- 7.5–8
- Temperature
- -30°F to 90°F
- Cycle
- Perennial
Hardiness
USDA 3a-10b
Form & growth
Mature size and habit
- Mature height
- 6 in – 5 ft
- Spread
- 2 ft
- Spacing
- 18 in apart
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Root depth
- Shallow
- Flowers
- No
- Foliage
- Fine
Ecology & origin
Where it belongs and what it brings
- Native to
- Albania, Alberta, Algeria, Altay, Austria, Baltic States, Belarus, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canary Is., Central European Rus, China North-Central, Connecticut, Corse, Czechoslovakia, Denmark, East European Russia, Finland, France, Germany
- Attracts
- Birds
Sources: trefle, usda
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