Native Sedges

Carex bicknellii*

Copper Shouldered Oval Sedge Plant

Carex bicknellii*
Most sedges grow in moist soils and woodlands, but this is one of the few that grows in the prairie. It greens up early in spring before the warm...
Carex cephalophora*

Oval Headed Sedge Plant

Carex cephalophora*
This attractive woodland sedge looks great when mixed with woodland wildflowers. The lush green foliage provides a backdrop to show off the blossoms....
Carex eburnea*

Ivory Sedge Plant

Carex eburnea*
This truly unique sedge forms dense clumps of fine green leaves that reach only six inches tall. Perfect for planting between stone pavers and in dry...
Carex muskingumensis*

Palm Sedge Plant

Carex muskingumensis*
The glossy green leaves branch out from the main stem similar to a palm tree. Native to wooded lowlands, it does best in slightly damp soil in shade....
Carex pensylvanica*

Pennsylvania Sedge

Carex pensylvanica*
Fine textured leaves and a creeping habit make this a great lawn alternative for dry soils in shade. Planted one foot on center, it will fill in to...
Carex plantaginea*

Plantain Leaved Sedge

Carex plantaginea*
Arguably the showiest of all our woodland sedges. The unusually wide, chartreuse leaves really stand out! Makes a great border alongside woodland...
Carex radiata*

Eastern Star Sedge

Carex radiata*
Forms attractive dense tufts of slender leaf blades in dappled to medium shade.  Small star-like flower clusters rise in late spring. Slow to...
Carex sprengelii*

Long Beaked Sedge

Carex sprengelii*
This is one of the showiest and most important sedges of both upland and moist woodlands in the Upper Midwest and New England. Numerous pendulant...
Carex vulpinoidea*

Fox Sedge Plant

Carex vulpinoidea*
This lovely wetland sedge grows to form clumps two feet in diameter. In mid-summer seedheads spray out from the center of the plant for an...

Sedges are one of the most diverse plant groups in North America. Some grow in woodlands, others in swamps and marshes, and some even thrive in dry sand.