Tufted sedge
Carex elata
Tufted sedge is a striking clump-forming grass-like perennial that thrives at the water's edge or in consistently moist garden beds. Plant it in partial shade to full sun with reliably wet or boggy soil, making it an ideal choice for pond margins and rain gardens. It requires very little maintenance beyond occasional division of mature clumps to maintain vigor.
Care Level
Low
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
6″ – 60″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
24″
Watering Schedule
Every 5-7 Days • Keep Soil Consistently Moist To Wet; Suitable For Boggy Or Waterside Conditions
Soil pH
5 – 8
Temperature
-30° – 90°F
Mature Spread
up to 24″
Root Depth
Shallow
Foliage
Fine
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken Jul 6, 2018 by Tela Botanica − Jean-Claude Bouzat (cc-by-sa)
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