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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 5–10Type Grass, Ground coverClimate Temperate
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) — The Slender Sedge's foliage turns a coppery-brown as the season progresses into autumnSlender Sedge (Carex Lasiocarpa) — Carex lasiocarpa maintains a narrowSlender Sedge (Carex Lasiocarpa) — scientifically known as Carex lasiocarpa; grass / ground cover with white blooms, image 89Slender Sedge (Carex Lasiocarpa) — grass / ground cover for half or shade; rounding out both the ecological value and aesthetic appeal of this sedge, image 108Slender Sedge (Carex Lasiocarpa) — Winter-hardy (zones 3-7), with feathery seed heads adding summer allure; white flowers in the garden, image 85Slender Sedge (Carex Lasiocarpa) — it produces inconspicuous brown flower spikes in late spring to early summer; providing a warm color transition into the+143

Culture

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

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Grass, Ground cover
Family
Cyperaceae
Climate
Temperate

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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) — The Slender Sedge's foliage turns a coppery-brown as the season progresses into autumn
Slender Sedge (Carex Lasiocarpa) — Carex lasiocarpa maintains a narrow
Slender Sedge (Carex Lasiocarpa) — scientifically known as Carex lasiocarpa; grass / ground cover with white blooms, image 89
Slender Sedge (Carex Lasiocarpa) — grass / ground cover for half or shade; rounding out both the ecological value and aesthetic appeal of this sedge, image 108
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) — it produces inconspicuous brown flower spikes in late spring to early summer; providing a warm color transition into the
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
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) — Consider for natural water features, creating dense, graceful tufts, image 59
Slender Sedge (Carex Lasiocarpa) — grass / ground cover for half or shade
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) — white flowers in the garden; this perennial sedge is native to northern regions and thrives in USDA zones 3 through 7
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 turns a
Slender Sedge (Carex Lasiocarpa) — green foliage with a slightly arching form; with a height reaching up to 2 to 3 feet and a spread of approximately 1 to 2
Slender Sedge (Carex Lasiocarpa) — which allows for elegant vertical accents within a moist garden setting.<br><br>Featuring fine-textured
Slender Sedge (Carex Lasiocarpa) — This perennial sedge is native to northern regions and thrives in USDA zones 3 through 7; boggy soils and is even tolerant
Slender Sedge (Carex Lasiocarpa) — Ideal for ecological, low-footprint designs; it produces inconspicuous brown flower spikes in late spring to early summer
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) — These subtle inflorescences add a touch of visual interest without overshadowing companion plants
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) — 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 flourishes when planted in full to partial sun exposure
Slender Sedge (Carex Lasiocarpa) — These subtle inflorescences add a touch of visual interest without overshadowing companion plants; thriving in moist soils
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