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(Carex ericetorum)
Rare Spring Sedge (Carex ericetorum)
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Estimated Native Range
Climate Requirements
| • Precipitation | 8" - 85" |
| • High Temp. | 42°F - 87°F |
| • Low Temp. | -52°F - 41°F |
Summary
Carex ericetorum, commonly known as Rare Spring Sedge, is a perennial herbaceous plant native to a variety of habitats including calcareous grasslands, fens, and open woodlands in central Europe to Central Asia. It typically forms dense clumps and reaches a height of 10-25 cm. The plant features narrow, grass-like leaves and brownish flower spikes that appear in late spring to early summer. The flowers are not particularly showy, but they do provide a subtle aesthetic in a naturalized setting.
Rare Spring Sedge is valued for its ability to thrive in challenging environments, such as poor, rocky soils with good drainage. It is often used in wildflower meadows, as part of a native planting scheme, or for erosion control on slopes. It prefers full sun to partial shade and requires little maintenance once established. While it is not commonly afflicted by diseases, it can suffer in overly wet or nutrient-rich conditions.CC BY-SA 4.0
Rare Spring Sedge is valued for its ability to thrive in challenging environments, such as poor, rocky soils with good drainage. It is often used in wildflower meadows, as part of a native planting scheme, or for erosion control on slopes. It prefers full sun to partial shade and requires little maintenance once established. While it is not commonly afflicted by diseases, it can suffer in overly wet or nutrient-rich conditions.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Grass
- Height: 0.5-1 feet
- Width: 1-2 feet
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Flower Color: N/A
- Flowering Season: Spring, Summer
- Leaf Retention: Evergreen
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
- Water: Medium, High
- Drainage: Medium, Slow
Common Uses
Bird Garden, Erosion Control, Low Maintenance, Water Garden
Natural Habitat
native to a variety of habitats including calcareous grasslands, fens, and open woodlands in central Europe to Central Asia
Other Names
Common Names: Heath Sedge, Powdery Sedge, Mountain Sedge
Scientific Names: Carex ericetorum, Carex approximata, Carex approximata f. interrupta, Carex brachyphylla, Carex ciliata, Carex ericetorum f. elongata, Carex ericetorum f. membranacea, Carex ericetorum f. nigra, Carex ericetorum f. nigra
GBIF Accepted Name: Carex ericetorum