Flea sedge
Carex pulicaris
Flea sedge thrives in moist to wet, acidic soils in a sunny to partly shaded position, making it ideal for bog gardens or pond margins. Keep the soil consistently damp and avoid letting it dry out between waterings. It is a low-maintenance plant once established in the right conditions.
Care Level
Moderate
Sun
Partial Sun
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
6″ – 18″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
12″
Watering Schedule
Every 5-7 Days • Keep Soil Consistently Moist; Do Not Allow To Dry Out Completely
Soil pH
5 – 5.5
Temperature
-35° – 85°F
Mature Spread
up to 12″
Root Depth
Shallow
Foliage
Fine
Propagation: Division
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken May 15, 2007 by Photoflora - Jean-Luc TASSET (©)
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