Sedge

Clump-forming sedge reaching 30-90 cm tall. Features narrow leaves and dense, fox-tail-like seed heads. Prefers moist to wet soils and full sun to partial shade. Often found in wet meadows, marshes, and along shorelines. Spreads by short rhizomes, forming colonies in favorable conditions. Provides food and cover for wildlife, particularly wetland birds. Useful for erosion control in wet areas. Suitable for rain gardens, wetland restorations, and naturalized areas.

Clump-forming sedge growing 60-90 cm tall. Features broad leaves and elongated, interrupted flower spikes. Prefers moist, rich soils and partial to full shade. Often found in deciduous woodlands and along streambanks. Forms large, attractive clumps, adding structure to shaded gardens. Provides food and cover for wildlife. Suitable for woodland gardens, naturalized areas, and as a backdrop in shade gardens. Native to eastern North America.

Fine-textured sedge forming small clumps, reaching 15-45 cm tall. Features narrow leaves and small, star-like seed heads. Prefers moist, well-drained soils and partial to full shade. Often found in woodland understories. Spreads slowly by short rhizomes. Provides ground cover and erosion control in shaded areas. Attracts small wildlife. Suitable for woodland gardens, shade gardens, and as a low-maintenance groundcover in difficult shady areas. Native to eastern North America.

Clump-forming sedge reaching 60-120 cm tall. Features broad leaves and distinctive arching, bristly seed heads. Prefers consistently wet soils and full sun to partial shade. Often found in marshes, swamps, and along pond edges. Provides important habitat and food for wetland wildlife. Useful for shoreline stabilization and water filtration. Suitable for pond margins, rain gardens, and wetland restoration projects. Native to North America and Eurasia.

Tufted sedge growing 30-60 cm tall. Features narrow leaves and small, star-like seed heads. Prefers dry to medium moisture, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. Often found in dry woods, prairies, and sandy areas. Drought-tolerant once established. Provides food for wildlife and erosion control on dry slopes. Suitable for rock gardens, dry meadows, and as a native lawn alternative in dry, partially shaded areas.

Clump-forming sedge growing 30-100 cm tall. Features broad leaves and distinctive large, hop-like seed heads. Prefers consistently moist to wet soils and partial to full shade. Often found in swamps, wet woods, and along streams. Provides food and cover for wildlife, particularly waterfowl. Useful for stabilizing soil in wet areas and adding winter interest to the landscape. Suitable for rain gardens, pond edges, and naturalized areas in moist, shaded sites.

Clump-forming sedge reaching 30-60 cm tall. Features fine-textured, arching leaves and delicate, drooping flower spikes. Prefers moist, well-drained soils and partial to full shade. Often found in rich woodlands and along streambanks. Forms attractive mounds, adding texture to shaded gardens. Provides food and cover for wildlife. Suitable for woodland gardens, shade gardens, and as a low-maintenance groundcover in difficult shady areas. Native to eastern North America.