Firm Sedge (Carex Firma) is a perennial grass in the Cyperaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 4-8. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Carex firma is a perennial sedge known for its fine-textured blue-gray foliage and mat-forming growth habit, often used as ground cover in gardens and landscapes.

Firm Sedge

Firm Sedge

Carex Firma

Carex firma is a perennial sedge known for its fine-textured blue-gray foliage and mat-forming growth habit, often used as ground cover in gardens and landscapes.

Quick Facts

Type
grass
Lifecycle
perennial
Care Difficulty
Easy
Water Needs
Moderate
Light
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Hardiness Zones
4-8

Safety

🐕
Pet Safe
👶
Child Safe
Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:loamy, sandy, rocky
Indoor:No
Outdoor:Yes
Garden Use:groundcover, erosion control

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Firm Sedge

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Repot
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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