Greater bladder sedge
Carex intumescens
Greater bladder sedge thrives in consistently moist to wet soils and partial shade conditions. This clumping sedge produces distinctive inflated seed pods and works well in rain gardens or woodland edges. Maintain steady moisture levels and divide clumps every few years to prevent overcrowding.
Care Level
Moderate
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
12″ – 36″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
8″
Watering Schedule
Every 7-10 Days • Water Thoroughly Until Soil Is Consistently Moist
Soil pH
4.8 – 6.9
Temperature
-40° – 95°F
Mature Spread
up to 24″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Medium
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken May 31, 2020 by Than Angell (cc-by-sa)
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