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Bladder Sedge

Carex intumescens, Cyperaceae

Zones
3–8
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 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Clear Vesicular Arbuscular MycorrhizaGlomus clarum
Nutrient Accumulation
Teddy Bear BambooDendrocalamus brandisii
Shade ProvisionWind ProtectionNurse Plant

Antagonistic Plants

Incense BambooPhyllostachys atrovaginata

Incense bamboo's extensive rhizome network and chemical compounds suppress bladder sedge growth

Stone BambooBambusa pervariabilis

Stone bamboo's root competition and potential chemical inhibition suppress bladder sedge growth

Uses

Functions

Wetland RestorationRain GardenErosion ControlWater Filtration

Common Questions

What zones does Bladder Sedge grow in?

Bladder Sedge grows in USDA hardiness zones 3 through 8.

What are good companion plants for Bladder Sedge?

Good companions for Bladder Sedge include Clear Vesicular Arbuscular Mycorrhiza, Teddy Bear Bamboo.

Design guilds with Bladder Sedge and see companion relationships visually.

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