Carex rosea (Rosy Sedge) is a fine-textured native sedge that forms neat clumps and can slowly expand into small colonies over time. You can use it to soften edges, stitch together woodland and garden plantings, or add a calm, grassy texture to rain gardens and naturalized areas.

Give your rosy sedge full sun to part shade. In sunnier spots, plan for more consistent moisture; in shadier settings it fits comfortably among ferns and spring woodland perennials. Mature height is typically 12-36 inches, with a narrow, tufted look that stays tidy through the season.

Plant in average to moist soil, and keep it evenly watered during its first growing season to help roots establish. Once established, it handles periodic wet conditions well and is often chosen for sites that stay moderately moist. Avoid letting the soil bake dry for long stretches, especially in sun.

Maintenance is simple: remove winter-worn foliage in late winter or early spring before fresh growth pushes. Divide clumps when they outgrow their space, and use the divisions to repeat the texture elsewhere in your planting. Pair it with other shade-to-sun perennials where you want a natural, meadowlike finish without a formal look.

Specifications

• Cold hardiness zone: 4-8 (-30 degrees F) - Contact your local extension to confirm hardiness if you are in a fringe zone (we cannot guarantee hardiness in fringe zones)
• Light: Full sun   Part sun
• Mature height: 12-36"
• Spread: 12-36"

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