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Cyperaceae
Hop sedge
Carex lupulina
Also known as Lupuline sedge, Carex gigantea f. bella-villa, Carex gigantea var. lupulina, Carex lupulina var. longipedunculata
Native Plants · Sedge · Native · Wetland · Rain-Garden · Moisture-Loving · Wildlife · Shade · Perennial · Ornamental
This native sedge prefers consistently moist soil and partial shade conditions. Water regularly to maintain soil moisture but ensure good drainage to prevent root rot. Ideal for rain gardens and wetland borders.
Growing conditions
The details behind the basics
- Daily light
- 4 hours
- Watering
- Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged · Every 5-7 days
- Maintenance
- Moderate
- Soil
- loam
- Soil pH
- 6.2–7
- Temperature
- -30°F to 95°F
- Cycle
- Perennial
- Propagation
- Seed
Hardiness
USDA 4a-9b
Form & growth
Mature size and habit
- Mature height
- 12 in – 2.5 ft
- Spread
- 18 in
- Spacing
- 15 in apart
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Root depth
- Medium
- Flowers
- No
- Foliage
- Green · Fine
Ecology & origin
Where it belongs and what it brings
- Native to
- Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, District Of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Masachusettes, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Michigan, Minnesota
- Attracts
- Birds
Sources: trefle, usda
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