A common component of local woodland and woodland edge communities, graceful sedge is a clump-forming sedge with bright green upright foliage. Growing actively in the cool spring weather, this species has charming flowering stems that produce graceful dangling seedheads in summer. Grows in part shade or full shade in average to moist soils.
A common component of local woodland and woodland edge communities, graceful sedge is a clump-forming sedge with bright green upright foliage. Growing actively in the cool spring weather, this species has charming flowering stems that produce graceful dangling seedheads in summer. Grows in part shade or full shade in average to moist soils.
Height: 18-30”
Bloom Time: spring
Light: part shade, full shade
Soil: moist to average
Establishment: easy, no special requirements
Deer Resistance: high
Wildlife Support: Sedges provide cover and are a food source for birds and mammals.
Other: The Carex genus is host to many species of Lepidoptera larvae.
Native Range: Northeast
Seed Propagated: Yes
