Oval-leaf sedge
Carex cephalophora
Oval-leaf sedge is an easy-care native perennial that prefers consistently moist soil and partial shade conditions. This clumping sedge works well in rain gardens, woodland settings, and naturalized areas. Water regularly during dry periods and divide clumps in spring if they become overcrowded.
Care Level
Low
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
12″ – 30″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
8″
Watering Schedule
Every 7-10 Days • Keep Soil Consistently Moist But Not Waterlogged
Soil pH
4.8 – 7
Temperature
-30° – 95°F
Mature Spread
up to 18″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Medium
Propagation: Seed
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken Jan 1, 1900 by EOL − USDA NRCS Wetland Science Institute. (public)
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