Smooth Black Sedge (Carex Nigra) 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 3-8. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.
Carex nigra is a tussock-forming, evergreen perennial sedge commonly found in wetland habitats across Europe and western Asia.
Smooth Black Sedge
Carex Nigra
Carex nigra is a tussock-forming, evergreen perennial sedge commonly found in wetland habitats across Europe and western Asia.
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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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