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Reflexed sedge

Carex retroflexa, Cyperaceae

Zones
3–8
Layer
Ground Cover
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate

Guild Roles

Ground CoverBeneficial Insect Habitat

Growing Conditions

Sun

Partial Shade (preferred)Full Shade (tolerated)

Water

Moderate (established)High (seedling)

Soil pH

5.5 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Autumn moor grassSesleria autumnalis
Wind ProtectionNutrient Accumulation
Star EarthballScleroderma polyrhizum
Nutrient AccumulationNurse Plant
Dwarf Golden BambooPleioblastus viridistriatus
Shade ProvisionWind ProtectionNurse Plant

Antagonistic Plants

Female BambooBambusa balcooa

Female bamboo's clumping habit and root competition suppress reflexed sedge growth

Teddy Bear BambooDendrocalamus brandisii

Teddy bear bamboo's root activity and chemical compounds interfere with reflexed sedge establishment

Uses

Functions

Woodland GroundcoverErosion ControlShade Tolerance

Common Questions

What zones does Reflexed sedge grow in?

Reflexed sedge grows in USDA hardiness zones 3 through 8.

What are good companion plants for Reflexed sedge?

Good companions for Reflexed sedge include Autumn moor grass, Star Earthball, Dwarf Golden Bamboo.

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