Woolly Sedge
Carex pellita
Family: Cyperaceae
Woolly Sedge grows in full sun and prefers moist to wet soil. Water needs: Moderate to high.
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How to Grow Woolly Sedge
Woolly Sedge growing information includes sunlight requirements of Full sun, soil conditions listed as Moist to wet soil with a soil pH of 5.0-7.5, and Moderate to high water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 3-8. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Woolly Sedge as 30-60 days after stratification, with planting or establishment depth listed as Surface sow. Days to maturity are listed as 1-2 years.
Plant Overview
Woolly Sedge (Carex pellita) 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-0698
- Family
- Cyperaceae
- Plant type
- Sedge
- Life cycle
- Perennial
- Difficulty
- Moderate
Growing Conditions
Woolly Sedge is listed for full sun conditions. Water needs are listed as moderate to high. The database soil reference is Moist to wet soil. The listed soil pH range is 5.0-7.5, and the listed hardiness range is 3-8.
- Hardiness zones
- 3-8
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil
- Moist to wet soil
- Soil pH
- 5.0-7.5
- Water needs
- Moderate to high
Seed & Germination
For seed starting, the listed germination time is 30-60 days after stratification and the seed depth is Surface sow. The listed time to maturity is 1-2 years. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.
- Germination
- 30-60 days after stratification
- Seed depth
- Surface sow
Harvest & Propagation
- Days to maturity
- 1-2 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.