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

Carex michauxiana is a perennial sedge known for its loosely clumping growth habit and yellowish-green foliage.

Michaux's Sedge

Michaux's Sedge

Carex Michauxiana

Carex michauxiana is a perennial sedge known for its loosely clumping growth habit and yellowish-green foliage.

Quick Facts

Type
grass
Lifecycle
perennial
Care Difficulty
Easy
Water Needs
medium to high
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Hardiness Zones
3-7

Safety

🐕
Pet Safe
👶
Child Safe
Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

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

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Michaux's Sedge

Jan
Prune
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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