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Fringed Sedge

Carex crinita, Cyperaceae

Zones
3–8
Layer
Herbaceous
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate

Guild Roles

Ground CoverBeneficial Insect HabitatMulch Maker

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

High (established)High (seedling)

Soil pH

5 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Narrow-leaf BambooPleioblastus linearis
Wind ProtectionBeneficial Insect Habitat
Canada RushJuncus canadensis
Beneficial Insect HabitatNutrient Accumulation
Slough SedgeCarex obnupta
Beneficial Insect HabitatNutrient Accumulation

Antagonistic Plants

Buddha's Belly BambooBambusa ventricosa McClure

Large bamboo creates dense shade and aggressive root competition that inhibits sedge establishment and growth

Clustered Field SedgeCarex praegracilis

Different Carex species compete for similar sedge habitat niches and growing conditions

Uses

Functions

Wetland RestorationWater FiltrationErosion ControlWildlife Habitat

Common Questions

What zones does Fringed Sedge grow in?

Fringed Sedge grows in USDA hardiness zones 3 through 8.

What are good companion plants for Fringed Sedge?

Good companions for Fringed Sedge include Narrow-leaf Bamboo, Canada Rush, Slough Sedge.

Design guilds with Fringed Sedge and see companion relationships visually.

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