Lyngbye's Sedge

Carex lyngbyei, Cyperaceae

Zones

3–8

Layer

Herbaceous

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Moderate

Guild Roles

Ground CoverBeneficial Insect HabitatWindbreak

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

High (established)High (seedling)

Soil pH

6 – 8

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Marsh SkullcapScutellaria galericulata

Wind ProtectionPhysical Support

Sea ClubrushBolboschoenus maritimus

Wind ProtectionPhysical Support

American SpeedwellVeronica americana

Physical SupportBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

Shoreline SedgeCarex hyalinolepis

Congeneric sedges with similar rhizomatous growth competing for wetland territory

Hare's-tail CottongrassEriophorum vaginatum

Wetland sedges with similar tussock-forming growth competing for bog territory

Uses

Functions

Water FiltrationErosion ControlSalt ToleranceHabitat Creation

Edible Parts

Seed

Medicinal Uses

Wound HealingAntiseptic

Common Questions

What zones does Lyngbye's Sedge grow in?

Lyngbye's Sedge grows in USDA hardiness zones 3 through 8.

What are good companion plants for Lyngbye's Sedge?

Good companions for Lyngbye's Sedge include Marsh Skullcap, Sea Clubrush, American Speedwell.

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