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Whitetinge Sedge

Carex albicans, Cyperaceae

Zones
4–8
Layer
Ground Cover
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Slow

Guild Roles

Ground CoverBeneficial Insect HabitatMulch Maker

Growing Conditions

Sun

Partial Shade (preferred)Full Shade (tolerated)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

5.5 – 7

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

White Cheese PolyporeTyromyces chioneus
Nurse PlantNutrient Accumulation
Dragon Head BambooFargesia dracocephala
Wind ProtectionNurse PlantShade Provision

Antagonistic Plants

Drinn GrassAristida pungens

Drinn grass's extensive root system and chemical compounds inhibit whitetinge sedge establishment

String bambooGigantochloa apus

String bamboo's aggressive rhizome system and canopy density suppresses whitetinge sedge establishment

Uses

Functions

Erosion ControlWildlife HabitatLow Maintenance GroundcoverRain Garden

Common Questions

What zones does Whitetinge Sedge grow in?

Whitetinge Sedge grows in USDA hardiness zones 4 through 8.

What are good companion plants for Whitetinge Sedge?

Good companions for Whitetinge Sedge include White Cheese Polypore, Dragon Head Bamboo.

Design guilds with Whitetinge Sedge and see companion relationships visually.

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