Shallow sedge
Carex lurida
Carex
Cyperaceae
Native Plants
Zone 4–9
🐾 Pet-Safe
🌱 Beginner Friendly
This native wetland sedge thrives in consistently moist soil and partial shade conditions. Perfect for rain gardens, pond edges, or naturalized areas where it forms attractive clumps. Requires minimal care once established and provides wildlife habitat value.
Care Requirements
Care Level
Low
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
12″ – 30″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
12″
Watering Schedule
Every 7-14 Days • Water Deeply When Top Inch Of Soil Is Dry
Soil pH
4.9 – 6.8
Temperature
-30° – 95°F
Mature Spread
up to 18″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Fine
Propagation: Seed
Ecology & Origin
Native to
Alabama
Arkansas
Connecticut
District of Columbia
Dominican Republic
Ecuador
Florida
Georgia
Illinois
Indiana
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Masachusettes
Mexico Gulf
Mexico Northeast
Mexico Southeast
Michigan
Minnesota
Attracts
🐝 Birds
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken Jul 8, 2022 by William Coville (cc-by-sa)
Hardiness Zones
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
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