Carex davalliana
A fine-textured European sedge forming dense tufts. The extremely fine texture creates delicate appearance. More cold-hardy than many sedges due to alpine origin.
Prefers moist to wet conditions with sun or part shade. Suitable for bog gardens, alpine gardens, and moist borders. The fine texture is distinctive. The alpine origin indicates excellent cold tolerance. Suitable for rock gardens with moisture. Evergreen in appropriate climates. The dense tufts create tight groundcover. Low maintenance once established.
Growing Conditions
Light: full sun to part shade
Moisture: moist to wet
Soil: moist to wet
Hardiness zone: 4
Maintenance: low
Size & Habit
Height (cm): 20
Spread (cm): 20
Habit: dense tuft
Seasonal Interest
Flowering period: May–June
Seasonal interest: spring bloom; extremely fine texture; dense tufted form
Foliage: green
Flower: brown
Ecology & Notes
Wildlife value: wildlife habitat
Deer/Rabbit resistance: yes
Habitat: bog gardens; alpine gardens; moist borders; rock gardens with moisture
Features: extremely fine texture; dense tufts; alpine meadows native; cold-hardy; moist to wet; European alpine
Notes: European alpine native; extremely fine texture; alpine meadows and bogs; excellent cold tolerance; dense tufts