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Sand Dune Sedge

Carex pansa, Cyperaceae

Zones
8–10
Layer
Ground Cover
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate

Guild Roles

Ground CoverMulch MakerBeneficial Insect Habitat

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

6 – 8

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Beechy BambooBambusa beecheyana
Wind ProtectionNurse Plant
Crown BambooChusquea coronalis
Wind ProtectionNutrient Accumulation

Antagonistic Plants

Cape Feather GrassStipa capensis

Cape feather grass's deep roots and potential chemical inhibition compete with sand dune sedge

Uses

Functions

Erosion ControlSand StabilizationSalt-Tolerant LandscapingDrought-Resistant Groundcover

Common Questions

What zones does Sand Dune Sedge grow in?

Sand Dune Sedge grows in USDA hardiness zones 8 through 10.

What are good companion plants for Sand Dune Sedge?

Good companions for Sand Dune Sedge include Beechy Bamboo, Crown Bamboo.

Design guilds with Sand Dune Sedge and see companion relationships visually.

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