Graceful sedge
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.
Plant Details
Bloom Colour: Green to Brown
Bloom Time: Late-Spring to Early-Summer
Sun Requirements: Shade to Part-Sun
Moisture: Moist-Drained
Phenology: New growth begins April. Flowering spikes appear May. Seeds mature June-July. Foliage partially evergreen, maintaining some color through winter in protected sites.
Wildlife Value: Seeds eaten by songbirds and small mammals; provides cover and nesting sites for ground birds; forage for grazing mammals
Habit Over Time: Forms graceful, arching clumps that spread slowly through short rhizomes. The fine-textured foliage creates an elegant presence while allowing enough space between plants for companions. May self-seed modestly but maintains a well-behaved habit.
Height: Medium (1-2 feet)