star sedge
Carex Echinata
Grow conditions
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial sun
- Hardiness zone
- 4-8
- Minimum temperature
- −29°F (−34°C)
- Soil type
- Loam, Sandy, Moist
- Soil pH
- Acidic, Neutral
Plant traits
Mature height6 in-18 in
Mature width6 in-12 in
Plant typeGrasses
Bloom seasonSpring, Summer
Foliage typeSemi-evergreen
Tolerance & safety
Drought tolerantNo
Fire tolerantNo
Pet safeSafe
Deer resistantYes
Pollinator-friendlyNo
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