Pricky sedge
Carex pairae
Prickly Sedge (Carex pairae) is a hardy, clump-forming perennial sedge that naturalises well in moist, partly shaded spots such as woodland edges, pond margins, and damp meadows. It is undemanding once established, needing only regular moisture and occasional tidying of old foliage. Ideal for naturalised or wildlife gardens, it provides valuable ground cover and seed for birds.
Care Level
Low
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
12″ – 36″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
12″
Watering Schedule
Every 7-10 Days • Water Moderately; Keep Soil Consistently Moist, Especially During Dry Periods
Soil pH
5.5 – 6.5
Temperature
-20° – 90°F
Mature Spread
up to 24″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Medium
Propagation: Seed, Division
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken Jun 9, 2019 by Tela Botanica − Jean-Claude Bouzat (cc-by-sa)
No nurseries currently have this species in stock.