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Chamisso Sedge

Carex pachystachya, 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 – 8

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

German TamariskMyricaria germanica
Nutrient AccumulationWind Protection
Oriental OleasterElaeagnus orientalis
Nitrogen FixationWind Protection
Lovely BambooPseudosasa amabilis
Shade ProvisionWind Protection
Narrow Reed GrassCalamagrostis stricta
Wind ProtectionBeneficial Insect Habitat
Bladder SennaColutea arborescens
Nitrogen Fixation

Uses

Functions

Erosion ControlWetland RestorationWildlife HabitatSoil Stabilization

Common Questions

What zones does Chamisso Sedge grow in?

Chamisso Sedge grows in USDA hardiness zones 3 through 8.

What are good companion plants for Chamisso Sedge?

Good companions for Chamisso Sedge include German Tamarisk, Oriental Oleaster, Lovely Bamboo, Narrow Reed Grass, Bladder Senna.

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