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Shallow Sedge

Carex lurida, Cyperaceae

Zones
3–9
Layer
Herbaceous
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate

Guild Roles

Dynamic AccumulatorBeneficial Insect Habitat

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

Spiny-seeded FloatingheartNymphoides spinulosperma
Wind ProtectionPhysical Support
Dwarf Golden BambooPleioblastus viridistriatus
Shade ProvisionNurse Plant
Quila bambooChusquea quila
Wind ProtectionShade ProvisionNutrient Accumulation
Narrow-leaved Water PlantainAlisma gramineum
Wind ProtectionBeneficial Insect Habitat
Sharp-flowered RushJuncus acutiflorus
Wind ProtectionPhysical Support
Stalked Water HorehoundLycopus rubellus
Beneficial Insect HabitatNutrient Accumulation

Antagonistic Plants

Hirsute SedgeCarex complanata

Similar-sized sedge species compete for rhizome space and light in wetland sedge meadow communities

Korean feather reed grassCalamagrostis brachytricha

Korean feather reed grass's dense root system and potential allelopathic effects compete with shallow sedge

Uses

Functions

Erosion ControlWater FiltrationHabitat Creation

Edible Parts

Seeds

Common Questions

What zones does Shallow Sedge grow in?

Shallow Sedge grows in USDA hardiness zones 3 through 9.

What are good companion plants for Shallow Sedge?

Good companions for Shallow Sedge include Spiny-seeded Floatingheart, Dwarf Golden Bamboo, Quila bamboo, Narrow-leaved Water Plantain, Sharp-flowered Rush.

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