Greater Bladder Sedge (Carex Intumescens) is a perennial grass in the Cyperaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires high watering and full sun or partial shade or shade light in USDA hardiness zones 3-8. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

A medium to small, sparse, grass-like sedge with solid, triangular stems, typically 0.3 to 0.8 m tall.

Greater Bladder Sedge

Greater Bladder Sedge

Carex Intumescens

A medium to small, sparse, grass-like sedge with solid, triangular stems, typically 0.3 to 0.8 m tall.

Quick Facts

Type
grass
Lifecycle
perennial
Care Difficulty
Easy
Water Needs
High
Light
Full Sun, Partial Shade, shade
Hardiness Zones
3-8

Safety

🐕
Pet Safe
👶
Child Safe
Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:peaty, loamy, silty
Indoor:No
Outdoor:Yes
Garden Use:groundcover, erosion control, habitat creation

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Greater Bladder 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.

Humidity Trick

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Growth Hack

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Taxonomy

Family:Cyperaceae
Genus:Carex