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

Carex prasina, known as drooping sedge, is a perennial graminoid native to eastern North America, typically found in shaded, moist forested wetlands.

Drooping Sedge

Drooping Sedge

Carex Prasina

Carex prasina, known as drooping sedge, is a perennial graminoid native to eastern North America, typically found in shaded, moist forested wetlands.

Quick Facts

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

Safety

🐕
Pet Safe
👶
Child Safe
Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:loamy, peaty, moist
Indoor:No
Outdoor:Yes
Garden Use:groundcover, erosion control

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Drooping Sedge

Jan
Prune
Feb
Fertilize
Mar
Repot
Apr
Water+
May
...
Jun
...
Jul
...
Aug
...
Sep
...
Oct
...
Nov
...
Dec
...

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

Group plants together to create...

Growth Hack

Rotate your plant every...

Photo Gallery10+ photos

Drooping Sedge
Drooping Sedge detail

View leaf details, flowers, seeds & more in the app

Taxonomy

Family:Cyperaceae
Genus:Carex