Hairy sedge
Carex hirta
Carex
Cyperaceae
Native Plants
Zone 4–10
🐾 Pet-Safe
🌱 Beginner Friendly
This ornamental sedge prefers consistently moist soil and partial sun conditions. Very low maintenance once established, making it ideal for rain gardens and naturalized areas. The textural foliage adds interest to wetland plantings.
Care Requirements
Care Level
Low
Sun
Partial Sun
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
24″ – 60″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
12″
Watering Schedule
Every 7-10 Days • Keep Soil Consistently Moist But Not Waterlogged
Soil pH
7 – 7.5
Temperature
-30° – 95°F
Mature Spread
up to 24″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Medium
Propagation: Seed
Ecology & Origin
Native to
Albania
Austria
Baltic States
Belarus
Belgium
Bulgaria
Central European Rus
Connecticut
Corse
Czechoslovakia
Denmark
East European Russia
Finland
France
Germany
Great Britain
Greece
Hungary
Iran
Ireland
Attracts
🐝 Birds
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken Jun 14, 2019 by Ткаченко Мария (cc-by-sa)
Hardiness Zones
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
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