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Eastern Few-fruited Sedge

Carex oligocarpa, Cyperaceae

Zones
4–8
Layer
Ground Cover
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate

Guild Roles

Ground CoverBeneficial Insect HabitatMulch Maker

Growing Conditions

Sun

Partial Shade (preferred)Full Shade (preferred)

Water

Moderate (established)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

5.5 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Flat-topped GoldenrodEuthamia graminifolia
Beneficial Insect HabitatPollinator Sharing
Tall CottongrassEriophorum angustifolium
Pollinator Sharing

Antagonistic Plants

Plantain-Leaved SedgeCarex plantaginea

Closely related sedges with overlapping niches compete for space and nutrients in woodland settings

Uses

Functions

Soil StabilizationErosion ControlWildlife HabitatUnderstory Cover

Common Questions

What zones does Eastern Few-fruited Sedge grow in?

Eastern Few-fruited Sedge grows in USDA hardiness zones 4 through 8.

What are good companion plants for Eastern Few-fruited Sedge?

Good companions for Eastern Few-fruited Sedge include Flat-topped Goldenrod, Tall Cottongrass.

Design guilds with Eastern Few-fruited Sedge and see companion relationships visually.

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