Eastern Star Sedge
Carex radiata
Family: Cyperaceae
Eastern Star Sedge grows in partial shade and prefers moist woodland soil. Water needs: Moderate.
How to Grow Eastern Star Sedge
Eastern Star Sedge growing information includes sunlight requirements of Partial shade, soil conditions listed as Moist woodland soil with a soil pH of 5.0-7.0, and Moderate water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 3-8. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Eastern Star Sedge as 21-60 days after stratification, with planting or establishment depth listed as Surface to 1/8 inch. Days to maturity are listed as 2-3 years.
Plant Overview
Eastern Star Sedge (Carex radiata) is listed in the Cyperaceae family and categorized as a sedge with a perennial life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Moderate.
- Plant ID
- PLT-2478
- Family
- Cyperaceae
- Plant type
- Sedge
- Life cycle
- Perennial
- Difficulty
- Moderate
Growing Conditions
Eastern Star Sedge is listed for partial shade conditions. Water needs are listed as moderate. The database soil reference is Moist woodland soil. The listed soil pH range is 5.0-7.0, and the listed hardiness range is 3-8.
- Hardiness zones
- 3-8
- Sunlight
- Partial shade
- Soil
- Moist woodland soil
- Soil pH
- 5.0-7.0
- Water needs
- Moderate
Seed & Germination
For seed starting, the listed germination time is 21-60 days after stratification and the seed depth is Surface to 1/8 inch. The listed time to maturity is 2-3 years. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.
- Germination
- 21-60 days after stratification
- Seed depth
- Surface to 1/8 inch
Harvest & Propagation
- Days to maturity
- 2-3 years
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Growing Reference Note
Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.