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Carex socialis

Low Woodland Sedge

Plant Type: Native

Carex socialis forms clumps of finely textured green leaves that are up to 18" long and gracefully arch downwards. It naturallly occurs in floodplain forests, streambanks, and swamp edges. It requires partial sun to partial shade and moist soil. It works very well when planted at woodland edges in groups with other perennials, along streams or ponds, or also en masse as a groundcover.

Size Future Qty Future Date
#1 50 05/19/2025

Mature Height:

1-2 ft

Mature Spread:

1-2 ft

Zone:

5-9

Foliage Color:

Green

Carex socialis Characteristics & Attributes:

Native to Northeastern US
Native to Northeastern US
Ground Cover
Ground Cover
Low Maintenance
Low Maintenance
Mass Planting
Mass Planting
Partial Sun
Partial Sun
Moist, Well-Drained
Moist, Well-Drained
Wet Soil/Wetlands
Wet Soil/Wetlands
Attributes
Rain Garden
Moist Areas
Groupings
Exposure
Partial Shade
Foliage Color
Green
Habit
Clump-forming
Taller Ground Cover
Season of Interest (Foliage)
Summer
Fall
Spring
Soil Moisture
Moist