Glacial sedge

Carex glacialis

Carex

Cyperaceae

Native Plants

Zone 4–9

🐾 Pet-Safe

Glacial sedge is an extremely rare arctic specialist that requires very specific cool, moist conditions to survive. This plant needs consistent moisture, cool temperatures, and protection from heat, making it suitable only for experienced growers with specialized alpine or arctic plant collections. Not recommended for typical garden conditions.

Care Requirements

Care Level

High

Sun

Partial Sun

Water

Moderate

Growth Rate

Moderate

Mature Height

12″ – 30″

Soil

loam

Life Cycle

Perennial

Spacing

8″

Watering Schedule

Every 5-7 Days • Keep Soil Consistently Moist And Cool

Soil pH

7 – 7.5

Temperature

-30° – 95°F

Mature Spread

up to 18″

Root Depth

Medium

Foliage

Fine

Propagation: Seed

Ecology & Origin

Native to

Alaska

Alberta

British Columbia

East European Russia

Finland

France

Greenland

Iceland

Italy

Krasnoyarsk

Labrador

Magadan

Manitoba

Montana

Newfoundland

North European Russi

Northwest Territorie

Norway

Nunavut

Ontario

Attracts

🐝 Birds

Sources

Data: trefle, usda

Hardiness Zones

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