European woodland sedge
Carex sylvatica
European woodland sedge is an excellent low-maintenance groundcover for shaded gardens with moist, well-draining soil. This hardy perennial thrives in woodland settings and requires minimal care once established. Perfect for naturalizing under trees or in shaded borders.
Care Level
Low
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
24″ – 60″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
12″
Watering Schedule
Every 10-14 Days • Water Moderately, Allowing Soil To Stay Consistently Moist But Not Waterlogged
Soil pH
5.5 – 7.5
Temperature
-30° – 95°F
Mature Spread
up to 24″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Medium
Propagation: Seed
Native to
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken May 9, 2015 by Tela Botanica − Yoan MARTIN (cc-by-sa)
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