Greater pond sedge
Carex riparia
Greater pond sedge is a robust, clump-forming aquatic marginal plant suited to the edges of ponds, streams, and boggy areas. It thrives in partial shade with permanently moist to waterlogged soil, making it excellent for naturalizing wet areas and stabilizing pond banks. Once established, it needs very little care and provides valuable habitat and cover for wetland wildlife.
Care Level
Low
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
6″ – 60″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
24″
Watering Schedule
Keep Soil Consistently Wet Or Plant At Pond Margins In Standing Water • Water Abundantly And Frequently; Tolerates And Prefers Waterlogged Conditions
Soil pH
5 – 8
Temperature
-30° – 90°F
Mature Spread
up to 24″
Root Depth
Shallow
Foliage
Fine
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken Apr 23, 2022 by randovu (cc-by-sa)
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