Twotipped sedge
Carex lachenalii
Carex
Cyperaceae
Native Plants
Zone 3–9
🐾 Pet-Safe
Twotipped sedge is a cold-hardy alpine sedge that requires consistent moisture and cool conditions. It prefers partial shade and well-draining but moist soil. This specialized sedge is best suited for rock gardens, alpine collections, or cool climate bog areas.
Care Requirements
Care Level
Moderate
Sun
Partial Sun
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
12″ – 36″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
8″
Watering Schedule
Every 7-10 Days • Keep Soil Consistently Moist, Especially During Growing Season
Soil pH
4 – 4.5
Temperature
-40° – 95°F
Mature Spread
up to 24″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Fine
Ecology & Origin
Native to
Alaska
Alberta
Altay
Austria
Belarus
British Columbia
Colorado
Czechoslovakia
East European Russia
Finland
France
Great Britain
Greenland
Iceland
Idaho
Italy
Japan
Kamchatka
Kazakhstan
Khabarovsk
Attracts
🐝 Birds
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken Aug 15, 2012 by Photoflora - Jean-Luc TASSET (©)
Hardiness Zones
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
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