Slough Sedge
Carex obnupta
Family: Cyperaceae
Slough Sedge grows in full sun to partial shade and prefers wet marsh soil. Water needs: High.
How to Grow Slough Sedge
Slough Sedge growing information includes sunlight requirements of Full sun to partial shade, soil conditions listed as Wet marsh soil with a soil pH of 5.0-7.5, and High water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 5-9. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Slough Sedge as 21-60 days, with planting or establishment depth listed as Surface sow. Days to maturity are listed as 120-180 days.
Plant Overview
Slough Sedge (Carex obnupta) is listed in the Cyperaceae family and categorized as a grass 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 Easy.
- Plant ID
- PLT-3789
- Family
- Cyperaceae
- Plant type
- Grass
- Life cycle
- Perennial
- Difficulty
- Easy
Growing Conditions
Slough Sedge is listed for full sun to partial shade conditions. Water needs are listed as high. The database soil reference is Wet marsh soil. The listed soil pH range is 5.0-7.5, and the listed hardiness range is 5-9.
- Hardiness zones
- 5-9
- Sunlight
- Full sun to partial shade
- Soil
- Wet marsh soil
- Soil pH
- 5.0-7.5
- Water needs
- High
Seed & Germination
For seed starting, the listed germination time is 21-60 days and the seed depth is Surface sow. The listed time to maturity is 120-180 days. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.
- Germination
- 21-60 days
- Seed depth
- Surface sow
Harvest & Propagation
- Days to maturity
- 120-180 days
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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.