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Bristle-leaved Sedge

Carex eburnea, Cyperaceae

Zones
2–6
Layer
Ground Cover
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Slow

Guild Roles

Ground CoverBeneficial Insect Habitat

Growing Conditions

Sun

Partial Shade (preferred)Full Shade (tolerated)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

6.5 – 8

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Nude Sheath BambooPhyllostachys nuda
Shade ProvisionPhysical Support
Smooth-leaved Umbrella BambooFargesia glabrifolia
Shade ProvisionWind ProtectionBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

Grader GrassThemeda quadrivalvis

Grader grass forms dense tussocks that shade and outcompete bristle-leaved sedge

Uses

Functions

Soil StabilizationWildlife HabitatNaturalized Groundcover

Common Questions

What zones does Bristle-leaved Sedge grow in?

Bristle-leaved Sedge grows in USDA hardiness zones 2 through 6.

What are good companion plants for Bristle-leaved Sedge?

Good companions for Bristle-leaved Sedge include Nude Sheath Bamboo, Smooth-leaved Umbrella Bamboo.

Design guilds with Bristle-leaved Sedge and see companion relationships visually.

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