Fewflower sedge
Carex pauciflora
Fewflower sedge is a delicate, cool-climate sedge that thrives in consistently moist to boggy, acidic soils in sun to partial shade. It is well suited for rain gardens, pond margins, or naturalistic bog plantings and does not tolerate drought. This species is best grown outdoors in temperate to boreal climates and requires minimal care once established in a suitable wet habitat.
Care Level
Moderate
Sun
Partial Sun
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
6″ – 48″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
8″
Watering Schedule
Every 4-6 Days • Keep Soil Consistently Moist To Wet; This Plant Tolerates And Prefers Boggy Conditions
Soil pH
3 – 4
Temperature
-30° – 95°F
Root Depth
Shallow
Foliage
Fine
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken Jul 5, 2018 by Tela Botanica − Jean-Claude Bouzat (cc-by-sa)
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