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Northwest Territory Sedge

Carex utriculata, Cyperaceae

Zones
2–8
Layer
Ground Cover
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate

Guild Roles

Ground CoverMulch Maker

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

High (established)High (seedling)

Soil pH

5 – 8

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Purple ReedgrassCalamagrostis purpurascens
Wind ProtectionPhysical SupportBeneficial Insect Habitat
Silver Stripe BambooPleioblastus argenteostriatus
Shade ProvisionBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

Squirreltail GrassElymus elymoides

Squirreltail grass has competitive root system and grasses often show allelopathic effects against sedges

Uses

Functions

Wetland RestorationErosion ControlWater FiltrationBog Gardening

Common Questions

What zones does Northwest Territory Sedge grow in?

Northwest Territory Sedge grows in USDA hardiness zones 2 through 8.

What are good companion plants for Northwest Territory Sedge?

Good companions for Northwest Territory Sedge include Purple Reedgrass, Silver Stripe Bamboo.

Design guilds with Northwest Territory Sedge and see companion relationships visually.

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