Is Golden-fruited Sedge safe for pets?

Yes, Golden-fruited Sedge (Carex Aurea) is considered safe for cats and dogs.

Is Golden-fruited Sedge easy to care for?

Golden-fruited Sedge has a easy care difficulty rating. It requires high watering and full_sun or partial_shade light.

Can Golden-fruited Sedge grow indoors?

Golden-fruited Sedge is primarily an outdoor plant and may not thrive indoors without specialized conditions.

Golden-fruited Sedge (Carex Aurea) is a perennial grass in the Cyperaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires high watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 3-7. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Carex aurea is a sedge known for its distinctive bright orange, nearly spherical perigynia.

Last updated: February 2026

Golden-fruited Sedge

Carex Aurea

Carex aurea is a sedge known for its distinctive bright orange, nearly spherical perigynia.

Quick Facts

Type

grass

Lifecycle

perennial

Care Difficulty

Easy

Water Needs

High

Light

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Hardiness Zones

3-7

Safety

🐕

Pet Safe

👶

Child Safe

✅

Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:sandy, loamy, rocky, calcareous

Indoor:No

Outdoor:Yes

Garden Use:groundcover, erosion control, ornamental

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Golden-fruited Sedge

Jan

Prune

Feb

Fertilize

Mar

Repot

Apr

Water+

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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

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Taxonomy

Family:Cyperaceae

Genus:Carex