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

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) — the Slender Sedge flourishes when planted in full to partial sun exposure; grass / ground cover for half or shade, image 66

Slender Sedge (Carex Lasiocarpa) — boggy soils and is even tolerant of standing water; ideal for ecological, low-footprint designs, image 67

Slender Sedge (Carex Lasiocarpa) — grass / ground cover for half or shade; rounding out both the ecological value and aesthetic appeal of this sedge, image 81

Slender Sedge (Carex Lasiocarpa) — white flowers in the garden; this perennial sedge is native to northern regions and thrives in USDA zones 3, image 79

Slender Sedge (Carex Lasiocarpa) — grass / ground cover with white blooms; which allows for elegant vertical accents within a moist garden, image 80

Slender Sedge (Carex Lasiocarpa) — providing a warm color transition into the colder months.<br><br>For the landscape designer; carex lasiocarpa, image 76

Slender Sedge (Carex Lasiocarpa) — Carex lasiocarpa is an ideal choice for naturalistic designs that aim to create a serene, image 77

Slender Sedge (Carex Lasiocarpa) — rounding out both the ecological value and aesthetic appeal of this sedge; its delicate, fine-textured foliage, image 78

Slender Sedge (Carex Lasiocarpa) — Slender Sedge (Carex lasiocarpa) shines in wetland aesthetics; winter-hardy (zones 3-7), with feathery seed, image 82

Slender Sedge (Carex Lasiocarpa) — The Slender Sedge's foliage turns a coppery-brown as the season progresses into autumn; is a captivating, image 75

Slender Sedge (Carex Lasiocarpa) — Consider for natural water features, creating dense, graceful tufts, image 86

Slender Sedge (Carex Lasiocarpa) — Minimal maintenance; clip old growth in spring; the Slender Sedge flourishes when planted in full to partial sun, image 87

Slender Sedge (Carex Lasiocarpa) — Ideal for ecological, low-footprint designs; it produces inconspicuous brown flower spikes in late spring to, image 88

Slender Sedge (Carex Lasiocarpa) — Winter-hardy (zones 3-7), with feathery seed heads adding summer allure; white flowers in the garden, image 85

Slender Sedge (Carex Lasiocarpa) — Its delicate, fine-textured foliage reaches up to 3 feet high, spreading 1-2 feet; green foliage with a slightly, image 84

Slender Sedge (Carex Lasiocarpa) — thriving in moist soils (pH 5.8-7.2) with full to partial sun; showcasing its adaptive resilience to colder, image 83

Slender Sedge (Carex Lasiocarpa) — is a captivating addition to any water garden or wetland landscape; minimal maintenance; clip old growth in, image 90

Slender Sedge (Carex Lasiocarpa) — This perennial sedge is native to northern regions and thrives in USDA zones 3 through 7; boggy soils and is, image 91

Slender Sedge (Carex Lasiocarpa) — showcasing its adaptive resilience to colder climates.<br><br>Typically found in marshy conditions; these subtle, image 92

Slender Sedge (Carex Lasiocarpa) — the Slender Sedge flourishes when planted in full to partial sun exposure; grass / ground cover for half or shade, image 93

Slender Sedge (Carex Lasiocarpa) — boggy soils and is even tolerant of standing water; ideal for ecological, low-footprint designs, image 94

Slender Sedge (Carex Lasiocarpa) — scientifically known as Carex lasiocarpa; grass / ground cover with white blooms, image 89

Slender Sedge (Carex Lasiocarpa) — making it highly suitable for pond edges and rain gardens, image 95

Slender Sedge (Carex Lasiocarpa) — With a height reaching up to 2 to 3 feet and a spread of approximately 1 to 2 feet; the Slender Sedge's foliage, image 96

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