Is Dewey's Sedge safe for pets?

Yes, Dewey's Sedge (Carex Deweyana) is considered safe for cats and dogs.

Is Dewey's Sedge easy to care for?

Dewey's Sedge has a easy care difficulty rating. It requires medium watering and full_sun or partial_shade or full_shade light.

Can Dewey's Sedge grow indoors?

Dewey's Sedge is primarily an outdoor plant and may not thrive indoors without specialized conditions.

Dewey's Sedge (Carex Deweyana) is a perennial herb in the Cyperaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun or partial shade or full shade light in USDA hardiness zones 3-8. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Carex deweyana is a perennial sedge native to North America, commonly found in woodlands and moist forests.

Last updated: February 2026

Dewey's Sedge

Carex Deweyana

Carex deweyana is a perennial sedge native to North America, commonly found in woodlands and moist forests.

Quick Facts

Type

herb

Lifecycle

perennial

Care Difficulty

Easy

Water Needs

Moderate

Light

Full Sun, Partial Shade, Full Shade

Hardiness Zones

3-8

Safety

🐕

Pet Safe

👶

Child Safe

✅

Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:loamy, sandy, rocky, clay

Indoor:No

Outdoor:Yes

Garden Use:groundcover, erosion control, habitat

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Dewey's 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