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Oval Sedge

Carex leporina, Cyperaceae

Zones
3–8
Layer
Ground Cover
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate

Guild Roles

Ground CoverMulch MakerBeneficial Insect Habitat

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Moderate (established)High (seedling)

Soil pH

5.5 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Woodland RushJuncus subcaudatus
Nutrient AccumulationBeneficial Insect Habitat
Nodding Club-rushIsolepis cernua
Nutrient AccumulationBeneficial Insect Habitat
Red EscalloniaEscallonia macrantha
Wind ProtectionBeneficial Insect Habitat
White Moor GrassSesleria albicans
Wind ProtectionNutrient Accumulation

Antagonistic Plants

Oregon RushJuncus tenax

Both sedge/rush species compete for similar wetland niches and soil nutrients

Uses

Functions

Soil StabilizationErosion ControlWildlife HabitatSedge Meadow Restoration

Common Questions

What zones does Oval Sedge grow in?

Oval Sedge grows in USDA hardiness zones 3 through 8.

What are good companion plants for Oval Sedge?

Good companions for Oval Sedge include Woodland Rush, Nodding Club-rush, Red Escallonia, White Moor Grass.

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