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Northern Long Sedge

Carex folliculata, Cyperaceae

Zones
3–7
Layer
Herbaceous
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate

Guild Roles

Ground CoverBeneficial Insect Habitat

Growing Conditions

Sun

Partial Shade (preferred)Full Sun (tolerated)

Water

High (established)High (seedling)

Soil pH

5 – 7

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Oldham's BambooDendrocalamus oldhamii
Shade ProvisionNutrient Accumulation
Himalayan Blue BambooThamnocalamus spathaceus
Nurse PlantShade Provision
Silver Stripe BambooPleioblastus argenteostriatus
Shade ProvisionWind ProtectionNutrient Accumulation

Antagonistic Plants

Brown Bog SedgeCarex buxbaumii

Related sedge species compete for similar wetland habitats and soil resources

Coast Bermuda GrassCynodon incompletus

Bermuda grass produces allelopathic compounds and aggressive stolons that suppress sedge growth

Uses

Functions

Wetland RestorationRain GardensErosion ControlWildlife Habitat

Common Questions

What zones does Northern Long Sedge grow in?

Northern Long Sedge grows in USDA hardiness zones 3 through 7.

What are good companion plants for Northern Long Sedge?

Good companions for Northern Long Sedge include Oldham's Bamboo, Himalayan Blue Bamboo, Silver Stripe Bamboo.

Design guilds with Northern Long Sedge and see companion relationships visually.

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