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Slender Sedge

Carex Lasiocarpa

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Overview

Slender Sedge (Carex lasiocarpa) shines in wetland aesthetics, thriving in moist soils (pH 5.8-7.2) with full to partial sun. Its delicate, fine-textured foliage reaches up to 3 feet high, spreading 1-2 feet. Winter-hardy (zones 3-7), with feathery seed heads adding summer allure. Consider for natural water features, creating dense, graceful tufts. Minimal maintenance; clip old growth in spring. Ideal for ecological, low-footprint designs.

Sun Half, ShadeWater Extra in Summer, HighZones 5–10Climate Temperate
Slender Sedge (Carex Lasiocarpa) — Slender Sedge (Carex lasiocarpa) shines in wetland aesthetics
Slender Sedge (Carex Lasiocarpa) — thriving in moist soils (pH 5.8-7.2) with full to partial sunSlender Sedge (Carex Lasiocarpa) — Ideal for ecological, low-footprint designsSlender Sedge (Carex Lasiocarpa) — Minimal maintenance; clip old growth in springSlender Sedge (Carex Lasiocarpa) — Consider for natural water features, creating dense, graceful tuftsSlender Sedge (Carex Lasiocarpa) — Its delicate, fine-textured foliage reaches up to 3 feet high, spreading 1-2 feetSlender Sedge (Carex Lasiocarpa) — Winter-hardy (zones 3-7), with feathery seed heads adding summer allure+123

Culture

Sun
Half, Shade
Water
Extra in Summer, High
USDA zones
5–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Cyperaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Slender Sedge (Carex Lasiocarpa) — Slender Sedge (Carex lasiocarpa) shines in wetland aesthetics
Slender Sedge (Carex Lasiocarpa) — thriving in moist soils (pH 5.8-7.2) with full to partial sun
Slender Sedge (Carex Lasiocarpa) — Ideal for ecological, low-footprint designs
Slender Sedge (Carex Lasiocarpa) — Minimal maintenance; clip old growth in spring
Slender Sedge (Carex Lasiocarpa) — Consider for natural water features, creating dense, graceful tufts
Slender Sedge (Carex Lasiocarpa) — Its delicate, fine-textured foliage reaches up to 3 feet high, spreading 1-2 feet
Slender Sedge (Carex Lasiocarpa) — Winter-hardy (zones 3-7), with feathery seed heads adding summer allure
Slender Sedge (Carex Lasiocarpa) — This perennial sedge is native to northern regions and thrives in USDA zones 3 through 7
Slender Sedge (Carex Lasiocarpa) — is a captivating addition to any water garden or wetland landscape
Slender Sedge (Carex Lasiocarpa) — scientifically known as Carex lasiocarpa
Slender Sedge (Carex Lasiocarpa) — Carex lasiocarpa maintains a narrow
Slender Sedge (Carex Lasiocarpa) — With a height reaching up to 2 to 3 feet and a spread of approximately 1 to 2 feet
Slender Sedge (Carex Lasiocarpa) — the Slender Sedge flourishes when planted in full to partial sun exposure
Slender Sedge (Carex Lasiocarpa) — boggy soils and is even tolerant of standing water
Slender Sedge (Carex Lasiocarpa) — making it highly suitable for pond edges and rain gardens
Slender Sedge (Carex Lasiocarpa) — showcasing its adaptive resilience to colder climates.<br><br>Typically found in marshy conditions
Slender Sedge (Carex Lasiocarpa) — which allows for elegant vertical accents within a moist garden setting.<br><br>Featuring fine-textured
Slender Sedge (Carex Lasiocarpa) — providing a warm color transition into the colder months.<br><br>For the landscape designer
Slender Sedge (Carex Lasiocarpa) — The Slender Sedge's foliage turns a coppery-brown as the season progresses into autumn
Slender Sedge (Carex Lasiocarpa) — These subtle inflorescences add a touch of visual interest without overshadowing companion plants
Slender Sedge (Carex Lasiocarpa) — it produces inconspicuous brown flower spikes in late spring to early summer
Slender Sedge (Carex Lasiocarpa) — rounding out both the ecological value and aesthetic appeal of this sedge
Slender Sedge (Carex Lasiocarpa) — Carex lasiocarpa is an ideal choice for naturalistic designs that aim to create a serene
Slender Sedge (Carex Lasiocarpa) — green foliage with a slightly arching form

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