Perennials
Carex talbotii
Bronze creeping sedge
Also known as: Carex berggrenii · Talbot’s sedge · Chocolate sedge
Coppery evergreen blades form a small tuft that slowly spreads. A distinctive sedge for moist rock gardens and containers. Divide in spring if needed.
At a glance
- Sun
- Full sun to part shade
- Mature size
- 2–4 in. tall × 6–8 in. wide
- Water
- Moist to wet
- Hardiness
- USDA zones 6–9
Sizes & prices
- 6"$11.99
Catalog updated September 8, 2026. This is not a live stock count; please call to confirm availability and price.
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Resistance & tolerances
- Deer
- Resistant, not browse-proof.
- Wet soil
- Tolerates wet soil.
- Clay soil
- Suitable with appropriate drainage.
Resistance is not a guarantee; deer and rabbits may browse any plant.
Growing & care
- Watering
- Keep moisture available; suitable beside a small pond.
Sources & photo credits
New Zealand Plant Conservation Network
Photo: John Barkla · CC BY 4.0
Image notes: Carex talbotii, John Barkla (CC BY4.0); resized
Reviewed September 19, 2026. Growing conditions vary by location.