Lesser tussock sedge

Carex diandra

Carex

Cyperaceae

Native Plants

Zone 5–10

🐾 Pet-Safe

Lesser tussock sedge thrives in consistently moist to wet soil and is ideal for rain gardens, pond margins, or boggy areas. Plant in partial shade and ensure the soil never dries out completely. It is a low-maintenance plant once established and provides excellent cover for wildlife.

Care Requirements

Care Level

Moderate

Sun

Partial Shade

Water

Moderate

Growth Rate

Moderate

Mature Height

12″ – 36″

Soil

loam

Life Cycle

Perennial

Spacing

18″

Watering Schedule

Every 5-7 Days • Keep Soil Consistently Moist; Does Not Tolerate Drying Out

Soil pH

6 – 7

Temperature

-20° – 85°F

Mature Spread

up to 24″

Root Depth

Medium

Foliage

Medium

Propagation: Seed, Cutting

Ecology & Origin

Native to

Alaska

Alberta

Altay

Arizona

Austria

Baltic States

Belarus

Belgium

British Columbia

California

Central European Rus

Colorado

Connecticut

Czechoslovakia

Denmark

East European Russia

East Himalaya

Finland

France

Germany

Attracts

🐝 Birds

Sources

Data: trefle, usda

Hardiness Zones

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