PatternBaseLonghair Sedge
Carex comosa, Cyperaceae
Zones
3–9
Layer
Herbaceous
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate
Guild Roles
Ground CoverBeneficial Insect Habitat
Growing Conditions
Sun
Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)
Water
High (established)High (seedling)
Soil pH
5.5 – 8
Tolerances
Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.
Companion Plants
Antagonistic Plants
Tall CottongrassEriophorum angustifolium
Cotton grass and sedges compete intensely for wetland resources, with dense growth forms creating strong competitive pressure
Shortbeak SedgeCarex breviorLonghair sedge is aggressive and can chemically inhibit other sedge species through root exudates
Awl-fruited SedgeCarex stipataSedges in the same genus exhibit strong resource competition and may produce root exudates that inhibit nearby congeners
Uses
Functions
Wetland RestorationErosion ControlWater Filtration
Common Questions
What zones does Longhair Sedge grow in?
Longhair Sedge grows in USDA hardiness zones 3 through 9.
What are good companion plants for Longhair Sedge?
Good companions for Longhair Sedge include Leatherleaf, Silvery Lupine.
Design guilds with Longhair Sedge and see companion relationships visually.
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