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True sedges (Carex)
True sedges are a vast genus containing over 2000 grasses often growing in tufted mounds found in a variety of temperate climates. These plants are cultivated ornamentally for their variegated foliage and attractiveness. Sedge seeds provide forage while the foliage provides shelter and nesting sites for animals.
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Key Facts About True sedges

Attributes of True sedges

Plant Height
45 cm
Spread
60 cm
Flower Color
White
Yellow
Leaf type
Semi-evergreen
Ideal Temperature
10 - 35 ℃

Trivia and Interesting Facts

In 1754, Lin Nai founded the true sedge genus. True sedge is also one of the main components of the flora in China. It is the dominant grass species in the lowest forest layer in many areas. In some forests, the lower vegetation is mostly true sedge.

Scientific Classification of True sedges

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How to Grow and Care for True sedges

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True sedges, a genus of grass-like plants, has a general care profile oriented towards moderate light, moist soils, and cooler temperatures. Preferably grown in partial shade to full sun, these plants need consistently moist soils, rich in organic material. True sedges is often resilient, but can succumb to illnesses if over-watered, especially in the heat. Gardeners should also watch out for pests such as aphids. Seasonally, their water requirements can increase during dry summers, and in winter, they need protection from harsh frosts. Regular monitoring and proper care can ensure healthy growth of true sedges.
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Exploring the True sedges Plants

8 most common species:
Carex pendula
Drooping sedge
The drooping sedge has drooping flowers and seed heads, unlike other sedges. This plant's seeds are edible and can be found in most parts of Europe. Strong leaves from this plant are used to make ropes and matting. It is commonly cultivated along the edge of a garden pond or in a damp, shaded place because of its lovely foliage and flowers.
Carex tumulicola
Berkeley sedge
Berkeley sedge (Carex tumulicola) is a drought tolerant ornamental grass. It spreads slowly through rhizomes and can grow to about 30 cm tall. This species grows well in shade and is often planted for ground cover.
Carex brunnea
Greater brown sedge
Greater brown sedge (Carex brunnea) is a tough, clump-forming, grasslike plant that lends itself to container growth in cooler climates due to its shape and lack of frost tolerance. In warmer gardens, it can be used as a slow-spreading but low-maintenance addition to beds and borders. Funnily enough, it was originally named Carex gracilis by the famous botanist Robert Brown, which was subsequently rejected from there already being a species named so. Thus, it was named Carex brunnea.
Carex blanda
Eastern woodland sedge
Eastern woodland sedge is an evergreen perennial sedge. It occurs near river banks and woods in the eastern and central United States. This sedge can be used for erosion control or as a lawn substitute in somewhat shady areas.
Carex pensylvanica
Pennsylvania sedge
Pennsylvania sedge (Carex pensylvanica) is a perennial plant that makes a great ground cover and requires very little maintenance. It blooms in spring with greenish flowers with purple margins. Thrives in partial shade to full shade in dry to moist soil. It provides nesting material for birds and is drought-tolerant once established. It prefers locations with cool summer nights.
Carex macrocephala
Large-head sedge
Large-head sedge is a perennial that has been described as a “distinctive sedge,” due to its large, heavy spikes and coastal habit. Large-head sedge flourishes in moist or wet soil in sand dunes along the coastline.
Carex grayi
Gray's Sedge
The genus name of gray's Sedge (Carex grayi) means “cutter” in Latin because the leaves and edges of the stems are so sharp they could cut you. The specific epithet celebrates Asa Gray, who wrote “Gray’s Manual of Botany.” It’s a species that’s indigenous to North America.
Carex lurida
Shallow Sedge
Shallow Sedge (*Carex lurida*) is a native ornamental grass from North and South America. It has lime green grassy foliage and big yellow-green bottlebrush-shaped spike lets. Under moderate to full sun, this low-maintenance plant thrives in moist but well-drained soils on grasslands, marshlands, and ponds.

All Species of True sedges

Drooping sedge
Carex pendula
Drooping sedge
The drooping sedge has drooping flowers and seed heads, unlike other sedges. This plant's seeds are edible and can be found in most parts of Europe. Strong leaves from this plant are used to make ropes and matting. It is commonly cultivated along the edge of a garden pond or in a damp, shaded place because of its lovely foliage and flowers.
Berkeley sedge
Carex tumulicola
Berkeley sedge
Berkeley sedge (Carex tumulicola) is a drought tolerant ornamental grass. It spreads slowly through rhizomes and can grow to about 30 cm tall. This species grows well in shade and is often planted for ground cover.
Greater brown sedge
Carex brunnea
Greater brown sedge
Greater brown sedge (Carex brunnea) is a tough, clump-forming, grasslike plant that lends itself to container growth in cooler climates due to its shape and lack of frost tolerance. In warmer gardens, it can be used as a slow-spreading but low-maintenance addition to beds and borders. Funnily enough, it was originally named Carex gracilis by the famous botanist Robert Brown, which was subsequently rejected from there already being a species named so. Thus, it was named Carex brunnea.
Eastern woodland sedge
Carex blanda
Eastern woodland sedge
Eastern woodland sedge is an evergreen perennial sedge. It occurs near river banks and woods in the eastern and central United States. This sedge can be used for erosion control or as a lawn substitute in somewhat shady areas.
Pennsylvania sedge
Carex pensylvanica
Pennsylvania sedge
Pennsylvania sedge (Carex pensylvanica) is a perennial plant that makes a great ground cover and requires very little maintenance. It blooms in spring with greenish flowers with purple margins. Thrives in partial shade to full shade in dry to moist soil. It provides nesting material for birds and is drought-tolerant once established. It prefers locations with cool summer nights.
Large-head sedge
Carex macrocephala
Large-head sedge
Large-head sedge is a perennial that has been described as a “distinctive sedge,” due to its large, heavy spikes and coastal habit. Large-head sedge flourishes in moist or wet soil in sand dunes along the coastline.
Gray's Sedge
Carex grayi
Gray's Sedge
The genus name of gray's Sedge (Carex grayi) means “cutter” in Latin because the leaves and edges of the stems are so sharp they could cut you. The specific epithet celebrates Asa Gray, who wrote “Gray’s Manual of Botany.” It’s a species that’s indigenous to North America.
Shallow Sedge
Carex lurida
Shallow Sedge
Shallow Sedge (*Carex lurida*) is a native ornamental grass from North and South America. It has lime green grassy foliage and big yellow-green bottlebrush-shaped spike lets. Under moderate to full sun, this low-maintenance plant thrives in moist but well-drained soils on grasslands, marshlands, and ponds.
Clustered Field Sedge
Carex praegracilis
Clustered Field Sedge
Clustered Field Sedge (Carex praegracilis) is a perennial plant that blooms in spring. Commonly found growing in moist to wet areas along streams lakes and ditches. Native to the western United States. It has no serious disease or insect problems and can be used to prevent erosion.
Grassland sedge
Carex divulsa
Grassland sedge
Grassland sedge is an evergreen ornamental grass that is liked by gardeners for its drooping foliage. Grassland sedge has a clump-forming nature and flowers during the summer. It is used in cottage gardens and for ground cover. It is naturally found in disturbed lands such as roadsides.
Awlfruit sedge
Carex stipata
Awlfruit sedge
Awlfruit sedge (Carex stipata) is a grass native to Canada and the United States. Blooms in spring with green flowers that bloom along a flower stem. Attracts caterpillars and butterflies. Winter deciduous. Thrives in moist areas in shade to partial shade. Prefers loamy or clay soil.
Hammer sedge
Carex hirta
Hammer sedge
Hammer sedge is a common perennial sedge found in damp meadows and grasslands, rough grassy places, open woodlands, and pond margins throughout spring, summer, and early fall. The leaves of this sedge are hairy (hence its other common name: Hairy sedge) which help distinguish it from other sedges.
Creeping broad-leaf sedge
Carex siderosticta
Creeping broad-leaf sedge
Creeping broad-leaf sedge is noted for its sharp-edged pointed leaves and stems. Creeping broad-leaf sedge is now often cultivated as ground cover or edging, providing spring interest to gardens. It is a low-maintenance plant, which will flourish in shaded areas with moist soil. It is reported to support various Satyr larvae.
Distant-flowered sedge
Carex remota
Distant-flowered sedge
Distant-flowered sedge is an evergreen ornamental perennial that prefers shady areas and grows in tufts. It is known for its very long inflorescence. Since it's very durable, it tends to become a dominant species in favorable habitats, such as seasonally flooded forests.
Cherokee sedge
Carex cherokeensis
Cherokee sedge
This native American grass is often used in landscaping because of its interesting foliage. It forms tall, narrow, tufted clumps that give a vertical interest to the landscape. Cherokee sedge tolerates moist growing conditions, but it likes nutrient-rich soil.
White bear sedge
Carex albursina
White bear sedge
White bear sedge got its common name from White Bear Lake in the midwestern-U.S. state of Minnesota, where it was first described by botanist Edmund P. Sheldon. This grass has a wide range of distribution across the United States, mostly on wooded slopes.
Greater bladder sedge
Carex intumescens
Greater bladder sedge
The greater bladder sedge (Carex intumescens) favors moist, shady conditions. It forms grassy clumps, and its fruit is enclosed in shiny teardrop-shaped sacs (the eponymous “bladders”) with spiky tips. The sacs can float on water, which aids in seed dispersal. It provides food for many insects, birds, and mammals.
Japanese sedge
Carex kobomugi
Japanese sedge
Carex kobomugi is a low-growing sedge that extends along the ground with thick rhizomes. It produces flowering stems up to 30 cm tall and 3 to 4 mm in diameter, with male and female flowers generally produced on different plants. The leaves are 3 to 8 mm wide, and longer than the stems, and the lowest bracts are similar to the leaves.
Broadwing sedge
Carex alata
Broadwing sedge
Broadwing sedge (Carex alata) is a grasslike plant that grows in clumps 61 to 91 cm tall. It favors stream margins and wetlands, and its ornamental foliage makes it popular for use in garden water features. The flowers are small, green or brown, and insignificant. The seeds are a good source of food for birds.
Frank's sedge
Carex frankii
Frank's sedge
Frank's sedge naturally grows in wet sites across eastern and central North America, but it's often used in ornamental landscaping, especially in pond gardens. Various waterfowl, like ducks, geese, and swans, feed on this sedge.
Threeseeded sedge
Carex trisperma
Threeseeded sedge
Threeseeded sedge (Carex trisperma) is a cold-loving plant that you will find growing in damp and acidic boggy areas. Threeseeded sedge grows 2 - 4 seed stalks (not always three as the name would suggest) and, unlike similar species, these stalks are widely separated.
Upright sedge
Carex stricta
Upright sedge
Upright sedge is a perennial sedge that grows naturally in moist areas such as bogs and forests. Its seeds are spread by the wind and eaten by a number of birds and small mammals. Upright sedge can also reproduce via rhizomes, forming new clumps of grass.
Sprengel's sedge
Carex sprengelii
Sprengel's sedge
Deer-resistant, sprengel's sedge is a cool-weather sedge grass found in the more northern parts of the United States. This sedge has flowering stems and hanging seed heads. It is both home and a source of food to small animals.
Rosy sedge
Carex rosea
Rosy sedge
Rosy sedge (Carex rosea) grows in small, compact clumps. It is evergreen and produces spikes of tiny greenish flowers in spring. The seed heads have a slight rosy tint. Gardeners value it for the fine texture of its leaves and as a hardy groundcover. It is often found next to streams and ponds but can adapt to dry conditions.
Greater pond-sedge
Carex riparia
Greater pond-sedge
The leaves of greater pond-sedge are up to 1.6 m long by 6 to 20 mm wide, glaucous, and narrowing at the tip to a rigorous point. The stems are 61 to 130 cm tall, rough, and sharply triangular in section, making Carex riparia Britain's largest species of Carex. They bear 1–5 female spikes, each nearly cylindrical and generally overlapping with the next, and 3–6 more densely arranged male spikes. Each female spike is 3 to 10 cm long, often with some male flowers at the tip, while male spikes are 2 to 6 cm long. The fruits of Carex riparia are utricles, 5 to 8 mm long, with an inflated ovoid shape.
Prickly sedge
Carex spicata
Prickly sedge
The prickly sedge (Carex spicata) is a perennial grass that likes disturbed habitats but can't withstand competition. This sage is one of the few in its subgenus that has distinctive reddish-purple basal sheaths. Native to Europe but has since been distributed to many other meadow and field habitats throughout the world.
Brome-like sedge
Carex bromoides
Brome-like sedge
Brome-like sedge is an excellent plant to use in wetland restoration projects. In appearance, it looks like a clump of exceptionally green grass, which explains its name, brome-like sedge. It is attractive to butterflies of all kinds, and a variety of birds like to eat the seeds.
Ravenfoot sedge
Carex crus-corvi
Ravenfoot sedge
Ravenfoot sedge (Carex crus-corvi) is a perennial plant with distinctive gray-green leaves. It blooms from spring to summer with green flowers and bristly seed heads. Thrives in full sun or partial shade in moist well-drained soil. The perfect ground cover for shady areas it also makes a nice grass to plant around water gardens streams and ponds.
Troublesome sedge
Carex molesta
Troublesome sedge
Just as the name indicates, troublesome sedge is listed as a noxious weed in many non-native areas, such as California. However, in the areas where its aggressive nature is suppressed, this clump-forming sedge is valued among gardeners for its ornamental foliage that attracts butterflies.
Water sedge
Carex aquatilis
Water sedge
Water sedge (*Carex aquatilis*) is a cold-loving grass that grows in habitats throughout the Northern Hemisphere. This grass grows well on degraded soil and is used to re-vegetate land that has been used for harvesting peat. This specialist grass grows in a dense mat and is particularly tolerant of low oxygen soils.
Graceful sedge
Carex gracillima
Graceful sedge
Graceful sedge (Carex gracillima) is certainly graceful, with elegant upright leaves that stand out in woodlands, swamps, fields, and wetlands. Graceful sedge differs from other similar species because it only has a very small beak on the sac which encloses the flower.
Yellow sedge
Carex flava
Yellow sedge
Carex flava is native to North America. It gets its common name, yellow sedge, from its genus and the color of its seed coverings. It mostly grows on meadows, hills and shores of lakes and streams. It only survives in wetlands.
Back's sedge
Carex backii
Back's sedge
Back's sedge (Carex backii) is a species of true sedge that grows natively in the United States and Canada. It requires a shaded environment such as a forest floor shaded slope or shrub thicket. It blooms in spring and produces fruit in summer. Back's sedge is occasionally also known by the name Rocky Mountain sedge.
Crested sedge
Carex cristatella
Crested sedge
Crested sedge (*Carex cristatella*) is classified as an invasive species and noxious weed in parts of the west coast of the USA. Despite this fact, it is grown ornamentally, and its spreading nature makes it a useful ground cover plant. This grass also likes wet conditions, so it is a good plant to grow around water features.
Drooping woodland sedge
Carex arctata
Drooping woodland sedge
Drooping woodland sedge (*Carex arctata*) is a woodland and forest grass that can be found in a variety of habitats across much of the USA. However, it is now listed as endangered in New Jersey, Ohio, and Indiana. This grass produces attractive yellow flowers in early summer, but it has not become a popular ornamental species and is rarely seen outside its native range.
Oval-leaf sedge
Carex cephalophora
Oval-leaf sedge
Oval-leaf sedge (Carex cephalophora) is a grass that grows in the dry woodlands of its native North America and this habitat is the best way to distinguish the plant from other similar species which grow in contrasting habitats. While many species of sedge are typically known to become invasive, there are no records of this species being so.
Knotsheath sedge
Carex retrorsa
Knotsheath sedge
Knotsheath sedge (Carex retrorsa) is a wild grass that can be difficult to differentiate from similar species because there are so many sedges growing wild in its native North America. However, it grows in clumps and has a smaller perigyna (a sac that surrounds the seed) than the similar Carex lupulina. This grass is not classed as invasive and isn't grown ornamentally.
Fibrous-root sedge
Carex communis
Fibrous-root sedge
Fibrous-root sedge (Carex communis) is a grass that is named for its thick rhizome roots, which it uses to spread out in dense mats. One way to differentiate this sedge from similar species is to look at where it grows, since fibrous-root sedge prefers dry to medium soils in contrast with the damp conditions common to other sedges.
Eastern rough sedge
Carex scabrata
Eastern rough sedge
Eastern rough sedge (Carex scabrata) is a grass-like wetland plant that belongs to the Sedge family. It has characteristically rough leaf edges. It typically inhabits shores of rivers or lakes, swamps, and humid forests of eastern North America, as well as the state of Texas.
Longhair sedge
Carex comosa
Longhair sedge
Longhair sedge (Carex comosa) is taller than most sedges and can be seen in a variety of wetland habitats. This fast-growing plant is useful for reclaiming wetland ecosystems. The plant is also grown ornamentally for its interesting spring flowers, and it thrives in rain gardens, wet meadows, and other moist environments.
Threadleaf sedge
Carex filifolia
Threadleaf sedge
Threadleaf sedge (Carex filifolia) is a perennial grass-like plant that is native to western North America. It grows well in a variety of different environments but generally tolerates low amounts of both water and sun. It blooms in spring and summer.
Pubescent sedge
Carex hirtifolia
Pubescent sedge
Pubescent sedge is completely covered in tiny hairs. This feature distinguishes pubescent sedge from other sage plants. It grows naturally in forests, upland deciduous woodlands, upland oak savannas, thinly wooded bluffs and slopes, and sometimes in Eastern Red Cedar (Juniperus virginiana) forests.
Bur reed sedge
Carex sparganioides
Bur reed sedge
Bur reed sedge is a spiky grass-like plant that's often used for soil erosion control. Thanks to its clump-forming growth habit, appeal to birds, and decorative features, it is sometimes used as an ornamental. The species Carex sparganioides is listed as endangered in several US states, such as New Hampshire and Maine.
Northwest territory sedge
Carex utriculata
Northwest territory sedge
One of the most common and widespread sedges of northern North America, Carex utriculata plays an important ecological role - it provides food and shelter for wildlife and birds throughout wetland habitats. Thanks to its firm, lipomatous roots, this northwest territory sedge is effective in soil erosion control, particularly in stabilizing streambanks.
Dewey's sedge
Carex deweyana
Dewey's sedge
A woodland species, dewey's sedge (Carex deweyana) displays several spikes, basal leaves, and (from late spring to early summer) small fruits. These fruits are not edible and do not resemble edible fruits. The stems are much longer than the leaves and can reach up to 91 cm in length. It is a perennial, grasslike plant that tends to grow in groups.
Bush's sedge
Carex bushii
Bush's sedge
Bush's sedge (Carex bushii) is a species of sedge found in the natural grassland regions of the United States. It survives best in soils that are consistently moist and in recently disturbed soil. Its leaf sheath can have a pink, purple, or red tint. The seeds are produced in clusters high (but not at the tip) on the stalk.
Showy sedge
Carex spectabilis
Showy sedge
Showy sedge is found on the west coast of North America, from Alaska to California. It's a sedge of alpine and subalpine climates, growing in moist meadows and slopes of high mountain regions.
Ross's sedge
Carex rossii
Ross's sedge
Ross's sedge is a hardy sedge and pioneer species, which means it is one of the first species to move into areas that have been recently disturbed. It is native to the grasslands and forest understories of northern North America. The plant forms dense clumps that propagate via rhizomes.
Hairy sedge
Carex lacustris
Hairy sedge
The scientific name of hairy sedge(Carex lacustris) accurately refers to its affinity for lake environments, with lacustris meaning "lakes." However, its common name, Hairy sedge, is somewhat misleading as this species has relatively little hair. This sedge is an important food source for insects, waterfowl, songbirds, mammals, and turtles.
Nodding sedge
Carex gynandra
Nodding sedge
Nodding sedge (Carex gynandra) is a species of sedge identifiable by its particularly long, drooping flower spikes (from which this species derives its common name). It thrives in man-made or disturbed habitats as well as in marshes, meadows or fields. However, it requires a certain amount of moisture to thrive, rendering it best suited to wetlands.
Lakeshore sedge
Carex lenticularis
Lakeshore sedge
Lakeshore sedge grows almost exclusively in wet habitats, particularly along the coast of Lake Superior in the United States. Though there are populations in a widespread area, it is overall a rare sedge and difficult to distinguish from several sister species.
Boreal bog sedge
Carex magellanica
Boreal bog sedge
Boreal bog sedge grows in marshy areas. It is sometimes split into subspecies that populate higher and lower elevations. The base of the stems are often covered or encased by the previous year's dried leaves. Boreal bog sedge grows readily in nutrient-poor soils that give other species trouble.
Golden sedge
Carex aurea
Golden sedge
Golden sedge is a clumping sedge that bears tiny rounded fruits in the summer. The attractive yellow color that gives Golden sedge its common name also makes it a popular addition to gardens. It has even received the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.
Broom sedge
Carex scoparia
Broom sedge
Broom sedge is a tall grass-like plant that grows naturally in wetland meadows and fields. Its mid-green stems sometimes arch over, adorned with tightly packed leaves. Flowers are yellow-green and grow with a spiky habit. This plant is not common in home gardens and should not be confused with Carex scoparia.
Hood's sedge
Carex hoodii
Hood's sedge
The hood's sedge is a clump-forming, perennial Carex hoodii that grows in moist areas of open grasslands, slopes, and riverbanks. In some areas, the species is considered threatened because the plant is exceedingly rare and populations are minuscule.
Long-stalked yellow sedge
Carex lepidocarpa
Long-stalked yellow sedge
Carex lepidocarpa is a deciduous, perennial herbaceous plant that reaches heights of growth of 20 to 50 centimeters. It trains small, loose or firm clumps. The aboveground plant parts are like the rest of the plant also light green to yellow-green colored. The leaves are 2 to 3 millimeters wide.
Swan's sedge
Carex swanii
Swan's sedge
Swan's sedge is a clump-forming, water-loving species that is often grown ornamentally in mass plantings to fill out moist areas like the edges of ponds. The plant was named Swan's sedge after the botanist Charles Walter Swan (1838-1921). It is often mistaken for other sedge species like Carex virescens, but you can tell swan's sedge apart by its narrow stems and upright growth.
Slenderbeak sedge
Carex athrostachya
Slenderbeak sedge
Slenderbeak sedge (*Carex athrostachya*) has great importance among wildlife. It plays host to a number of butterflies and moths, including the common ringlet, don't skipper, and American ear moth. It received the common name, slenderbeak sedge, because of the narrow shape of its pointed inflorescence.
Buxbaum's sedge
Carex buxbaumii
Buxbaum's sedge
Buxbaum's sedge (Carex buxbaumii) can be distinguished from sedge relatives by the purplish-brown color at the base of its leaf sheaths and in scales within its spiky bloom clusters. The plant thrives in wet conditions, growing in swamps, in marshes, and along shores across the Northern Hemisphere.
Fewseed sedge
Carex oligosperma
Fewseed sedge
Found on temperate lake shores, peat bogs and wetlands in acidic soil, fewseed sedge is a grasslike perennial that grows in clumps. Unlike most sedges, this one is called "fewseed" or "few-seeded" because of its seed clusters, which carry only a handful of seeds instead of the long, wheatlike clusters most sedges and grasses sport.
Black-and-white sedge
Carex albonigra
Black-and-white sedge
Black-and-white sedge (Carex albonigra) is a perennial sedge that grows in rocky habitats. Its common name (Black-and-white sedge) is named after its dark-colored flower spikes with contrasting white tips. The specific epithet albonigra from its Latin name (Carex albonigra) means "white and black."
Raynold's sedge
Carex raynoldsii
Raynold's sedge
Raynold's sedge is a highly adaptable grass native to North America. Various songbirds are attracted to it, making raynold's sedge an obvious and popular choice for a garden if you are a fan of bird watching.
Cloud sedge
Carex haydeniana
Cloud sedge
Cloud sedge (Carex haydeniana) is a sedge that is usually found in moist and rocky areas of alpine and subalpine climates. Carex haydeniana was given its specific epithet haydeniana in honor of Ferdinand Vandeveer Hayden, an American geologist who discovered the species.
Fewflower sedge
Carex pauciflora
Fewflower sedge
The fewflower sedge is a perennial herbaceous plant that reaches a height of 5 to 20 cm. It can form foothills above ground. The upright stems are bluntly triangular, smooth and up to 1 mm thick. The leaves are very narrow, bristle-shaped, and much shorter than the stem. The flowering period is between spring and summer.
Black alpine sedge
Carex nigricans
Black alpine sedge
Black alpine sedge is a species of perennial sedge grass that attracts wildlife such as butterflies and moths. Environmentally, it is ideal for ground covering in moist environments and water gardens and may be prone to Anthracoidea caricis-pauciflorae, a species of fungi.
Softleaf sedge
Carex disperma
Softleaf sedge
Softleaf sedge is a long-stemmed plant with many small blossoms arranged on each stem. It is an important plant for wildlife, and is known to support a great many butterfly and moth species.
Nebraska sedge
Carex nebraskensis
Nebraska sedge
Nebraska sedge is a perennial sedge thriving in moist, open habitats. It features slender, green stems, often with a triangular cross-section, topped by delicate, pale flower spikes. The long, narrow leaves of nebraska sedge emanate from the base, creating dense tufts that provide valuable erosion control along riverbanks and wet meadows. Its roots host beneficial fungi, aiding in nutrient uptake and resilience in its water-rich environment.
Striped weeping sedge
Carex oshimensis
Striped weeping sedge
With multiple cultivars, including at least one that has won the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit, striped weeping sedge is popular in temperate gardens. Its leaves are slightly iridescent, creating a shimmering effect as the wind moves its leaves.
Cattail sedge
Carex typhina
Cattail sedge
Carex typhina, common name cattail sedge, is a species of Carex native to North America.
Carex forficula
Carex forficula
Carex forficula
Carex forficula is a hardy perennial sedge with a clumping habit, typically found in moist, shaded environments. Its narrow, arching green leaves are distinctive, resembling a forged blade in shape. This plant thrives in cool, temperate climates, often creating lush undergrowth in forested areas. It plays a critical role in its habitat, providing cover and stabilizing soil. The modest brown flower spikes emerge in spring, blending seamlessly with its verdant foliage.
Carex callitrichos var. nana
Carex callitrichos var. nana
Carex callitrichos var. nana
The carex callitrichos var. nana is a charming, diminutive perennial sedge, thriving in damp, shaded habitats. Its lush, grass-like foliage forms a dense, carpet-like ground cover, each blade arching gracefully from a central clump. Notable for its low stature, it rarely exceeds a few inches in height, making it a discreet yet vital contributor to the ecological tapestry underfoot.
Carex jaluensis
Carex jaluensis
Carex jaluensis
Carex jaluensis is a perennial sedge that grows in clumps, featuring slender, grass-like leaves. Its stems culminate in small, clustered spikes of brownish flowers which bear a distinctive greenish tinge. Typically found in moist, shaded environments, carex jaluensis's robust root system aids in stabilizing soil and managing water saturation. The plant thrives in cool temperate climates and contributes to the biodiversity of wetland ecosystems.
Carex phacota
Carex phacota
Carex phacota
Carex phacota is a species of sedge typically found in moist environments like wetlands or meadows. It features a clumping growth habit with narrow, grass-like leaves. The plant's inconspicuous flowers are grouped in small spikes, often brownish-green, which set it apart from its more vibrant counterparts. Adapted to soggy soils, its roots help stabilize the ground and provide a habitat for local wildlife.
Carex doniana
Carex doniana
Carex doniana
Carex doniana is characterized by slender, grass-like leaves and a preference for moist, shady environments. This perennial sedge distinguishes itself with green to brownish flower spikes that emerge in spring. Adaptable yet favoring boggy or wetland areas, carex doniana contributes to the ecosystem by stabilizing soil and providing habitat for aquatic wildlife.
Carex heterolepis
Carex heterolepis
Carex heterolepis
Carex heterolepis is a perennial sedge often occupying moist to wet environments. This small, clump-forming grass-like plant features narrow leaves that arch gracefully, giving it a soft, tufted appearance. Its distinctive flower spikes are subtly differentiated, with male and female flowers on the same plant but in separate clusters, which may aid in its adaptive reproductive strategy. With a hardy and resilient growth habit, carex heterolepis thrives in variable conditions, contributing to its survival in diverse ecosystems.
Carex gibba
Carex gibba
Carex gibba
Carex gibba is a perennial sedge forming dense tussocks with arching, grass-like leaves. Its slender, curved stems bear inconspicuous greenish-brown flowers that thrive in moist, boggy habitats. Adapted to wetlands, carex gibba's root system helps stabilize soil, contributing to ecosystem sustainability. This species' ability to tolerate occasional flooding reflects its role in water-regulated environments.
Morrow's sedge 'Ice Dance'
Carex morrowii 'Ice Dance'
Morrow's sedge 'Ice Dance'
A cultivar of Japanese sedge, morrow's sedge 'Ice Dance', is an ornamental grass recognizable by its white-trimmed, ribbonlike green leaves. It bears inconspicuous brown flowers in late spring. This cultivar requires very little care and (in most regions) remains colorful year-round, making it a low-maintenance yet interesting plant.
Striped weeping sedge 'Everlite'
Carex oshimensis 'Everlite'
Striped weeping sedge 'Everlite'
Striped weeping sedge 'Everlite' is a cultivar of Striped weeping sedge. Its arching leaves with a white stripe give the plant a distinctive appearance, different from others in the family. Its compact, clumping nature makes it popular among gardeners as a garden and container plant.
Striped weeping sedge 'Evergold'
Carex oshimensis 'Evergold'
Striped weeping sedge 'Evergold'
A Sedge cultivar, striped weeping sedge 'Evergold', is distinct for its variegated foliage, which features creamy gold stripes down ribbon-like leaves. It's this colorful feature that the cultivar name derives from. It is noted for its tolerance of partial shade, and it is often used as a border plant to add color to otherwise featureless gardens in all months save winter.
True sedges 'Banana Boat'
Carex siderosticha 'Banana Boat'
True sedges 'Banana Boat'
Ornamental grass true sedges 'Banana Boat' is known for its foliage, which is a yellow-green with some variegation. Like many sedges, this cultivar thrives in damp and shady gardens where it is used as a decorative plant to brighten up the garden. It is low maintenance and deer-resistant.
Striped weeping sedge 'Everillo'
Carex oshimensis 'Everillo'
Striped weeping sedge 'Everillo'
Gardeners choose this cultivar of Japanese sedge, striped weeping sedge 'Everillo', for its slender leaves that shade from light green in spring through to a deep golden yellow over the course of the year. Striped weeping sedge typically has dark green and cream striped leaves, so this cultivar makes for a refreshing and bright change.
Morrow's sedge 'Variegata'
Carex morrowii 'Variegata'
Morrow's sedge 'Variegata'
Morrow's sedge 'Variegata' is an evergreen perennial Japenese sedge that is notable for its varied (Variegata) leaf pattern, which features a cream-colored center and bright green leaf edges. This hybrid grows in dense clusters and prefers rich and damp soils in shady conditions.
Striped weeping sedge 'Everest'
Carex oshimensis 'Everest'
Striped weeping sedge 'Everest'
Striped weeping sedge 'Everest' is distinct for its leaves, which are green in the center with wide, white edges. A cultivar of Carex oshimensis, it is a member of the EverColor family of cultivars and a direct mutation of Carex oshimensis 'Evergold.' It is a clump-forming evergreen sedge that makes an ideal garden border.
Carex japonica
Carex japonica
Carex japonica
Carex japonica, known as East Asian sedge, is a species of perennial sedge of the genus Carex which can be used like an ornamental plant.
Striped weeping sedge 'Eversheen'
Carex oshimensis 'Eversheen'
Striped weeping sedge 'Eversheen'
This sedge cultivar is characterized by its long, thick, grass-like leaves, mossy green in color, with a wide yellow line up the center. The fronds of the striped weeping sedge 'Eversheen' hold a weeping shape and are used most commonly in gardens to border water features. The leaves have a shimmering iridescence that surely inspired this cultivar's name. They have one of the most distinctive color contrasts in the sedge family.
Carex alopecuroides
Carex alopecuroides
Carex alopecuroides
Carex alopecuroides is characterized by its ornamental, grass-like clumps of sedge. With narrow, arching green foliage, this perennial reaches heights of up to 3 feet. In late summer, it boasts bottlebrush-like, yellow to brown flower spikes, which persist into fall, providing visual interest and supporting wildlife. Thriving in moist conditions and partial sun, carex alopecuroides is often found in wetlands or at water edges, where its roots help stabilize soil.
South China sedge
Carex cruciata
South China sedge
South China sedge is a perennial sedge with narrow, arching green leaves and stems that can reach up to 80 cm in height. Its most notable feature is the cross-shaped bracts that cradle the inflorescences, lending to its cruciate appearance. Thriving in moist, open habitats, south China sedge has a fibrous root system favoring wet meadows and stream banks, where it contributes to soil stabilization and ecosystem diversity.
Greater brown sedge 'Jenneke'
Carex brunnea 'Jenneke'
Greater brown sedge 'Jenneke'
This cultivar, from the greater brown sedge plant, grows in clumps, with long, standing leaves. Its linear leaves are pale yellow in color with green edges and produces light brown spike flowers in the spring. The greater brown sedge 'Jenneke' is appreciated by gardeners as a rock or ground cover plant. It also does well in beds and borders and containers.
Striped weeping sedge 'Evercream'
Carex oshimensis 'Evercream'
Striped weeping sedge 'Evercream'
This cultivar has a distinct appearance amongst sedges. Appreciated as a container plant or a plant along edges or in shadier spots, the striped weeping sedge 'Evercream' has slender, reaching leaves colored bright green with edges that are a creamy yellow-white. This appealing color is what gave the cultivar its name.
Orange New Zealand sedge 'Prairie Fire'
Carex testacea 'Prairie Fire'
Orange New Zealand sedge 'Prairie Fire'
Orange New Zealand sedge 'Prairie Fire' is a mound-forming New Zealand hair sage cultivar with long, narrow bronze-green leaves with golden-orange highlights. The cultivar was selected to be more cold-hardy than its parent plant. It is prized among gardeners as being one of the best cultivars of New Zealand hair sage for cooler climates.
Tufted sedge 'Aurea'
Carex elata 'Aurea'
Tufted sedge 'Aurea'
Tufted sedge 'Aurea' is a striking ornamental grass known for its bright yellow-green leaves that arch gracefully, giving it a fountain-like appearance. The plant thrives in wet conditions, often flanking ponds or streams where its reflective foliage adds luminosity to shaded areas. In summer, tufted sedge 'Aurea' produces subtle brown flower spikes, but it's the vivid, sunlight-harvesting blades that truly captivate gardeners' appreciation.
Carex planiculmis
Carex planiculmis
Carex planiculmis
Carex planiculmis is a type of sedge known for its grass-like appearance and ability to thrive in moist, shaded areas. This perennial plant forms dense clumps with narrow, arching leaves. Its brownish flower spikes contribute to the texture and visual interest in naturalistic landscapes. Adaptability to wet soil conditions indicates carex planiculmis's resilience and role in stabilizing the soil in its native environments.
Carex tristachya
Carex tristachya
Carex tristachya
Carex tristachya is a tufted perennial sedge notable for its triangular stems that bear dense, clustered spikes. Its narrow, grass-like leaves rise from the base, creating a delicate texture. Adaptable to moist, shaded habitats, this species thrives under forest canopies where its hardiness ensures survival amidst the leaf litter and humus-rich soils.
Carex dimorpholepis
Carex dimorpholepis
Carex dimorpholepis
Carex dimorpholepis presents a striking example of evolutionary adaptation, with two distinct types of foliage reflecting its capacity to thrive in shaded, moist environments. A combination of slender, arching leaves near the ground and erect, more robust leaves allows for efficient photosynthesis and resilience. Its subtle flower spikes peak in spring, blending seamlessly with the understory, yet playing a crucial role in local ecosystems.
Carex neurocarpa
Carex neurocarpa
Carex neurocarpa
Carex neurocarpa is a perennial sedge with a clumping habit, typically flourishing in moist, shaded environments. Its slender, arching leaves feature a distinctive ribbed texture, while clusters of brown to greenish spikelets crown its upright stems during the blooming season. This plant's ability to thrive in damp conditions makes it a vital component of wetland ecosystems, supporting local biodiversity.
Carex capillacea
Carex capillacea
Carex capillacea
Carex capillacea is a species of sedge grass that is listed as a nationally threatened species in New Zealand, although it is native to, and unthreatened in, many other countries, including Australia, China, and India. This plant is called "capillacea" from the Latin "capillus," which translates as "hair" or "beard" and describes the plant's tall and slender appearance. The plant flowers in fall.
Carex onoei
Carex onoei
Carex onoei
Carex onoei is a perennial sedge that thrives in moist, shaded environments. Its distinguishing slender leaves arch gracefully, forming dense clumps that often become the ground's green tapestry. Characteristic flowering spikes rise above the foliage, with individual blooms discreetly nestled amidst the verdant blades, playing a vital role in the local ecosystem's biodiversity.
Carex leiorhyncha
Carex leiorhyncha
Carex leiorhyncha
Carex leiorhyncha is a resilient sedge typically found in damp environments such as meadows and at the water's edge. It distinctively grows in clumps, with narrow, grass-like leaves radiating from the base. The plant's inconspicuous greenish-brown flower spikes are hallmarks for identification, emerging in late spring. Adaptable to wet soils, carex leiorhyncha has a creeping root system, which aids in its survival and spread in its native habitat.
Crimson-seeded sedge
Carex baccans
Crimson-seeded sedge
Crimson-seeded sedge is a perennial grass-like species with a distinctive tufted habit. Its green foliage, which resembles slender blades, may develop vibrant autumnal hues. The plant produces berry-like fruits, notable for identification, which persist and provide winter interest. Thriving in moist, shaded environments, crimson-seeded sedge contributes ecological value to its habitat, supporting various wildlife.
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True sedges are a vast genus containing over 2000 grasses often growing in tufted mounds found in a variety of temperate climates. These plants are cultivated ornamentally for their variegated foliage and attractiveness. Sedge seeds provide forage while the foliage provides shelter and nesting sites for animals.
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Attributes of True sedges

Plant Height
45 cm
Spread
60 cm
Flower Color
White
Yellow
Leaf type
Semi-evergreen
Ideal Temperature
10 - 35 ℃

Trivia and Interesting Facts

In 1754, Lin Nai founded the true sedge genus. True sedge is also one of the main components of the flora in China. It is the dominant grass species in the lowest forest layer in many areas. In some forests, the lower vegetation is mostly true sedge.

Scientific Classification of True sedges

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Distribution Map of True sedges

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How to Grow and Care for True sedges

True sedges, a genus of grass-like plants, has a general care profile oriented towards moderate light, moist soils, and cooler temperatures. Preferably grown in partial shade to full sun, these plants need consistently moist soils, rich in organic material. True sedges is often resilient, but can succumb to illnesses if over-watered, especially in the heat. Gardeners should also watch out for pests such as aphids. Seasonally, their water requirements can increase during dry summers, and in winter, they need protection from harsh frosts. Regular monitoring and proper care can ensure healthy growth of true sedges.
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8 most common species:
Carex pendula
Drooping sedge
The drooping sedge has drooping flowers and seed heads, unlike other sedges. This plant's seeds are edible and can be found in most parts of Europe. Strong leaves from this plant are used to make ropes and matting. It is commonly cultivated along the edge of a garden pond or in a damp, shaded place because of its lovely foliage and flowers.
Carex tumulicola
Berkeley sedge
Berkeley sedge (Carex tumulicola) is a drought tolerant ornamental grass. It spreads slowly through rhizomes and can grow to about 30 cm tall. This species grows well in shade and is often planted for ground cover.
Carex brunnea
Greater brown sedge
Greater brown sedge (Carex brunnea) is a tough, clump-forming, grasslike plant that lends itself to container growth in cooler climates due to its shape and lack of frost tolerance. In warmer gardens, it can be used as a slow-spreading but low-maintenance addition to beds and borders. Funnily enough, it was originally named Carex gracilis by the famous botanist Robert Brown, which was subsequently rejected from there already being a species named so. Thus, it was named Carex brunnea.
Carex blanda
Eastern woodland sedge
Eastern woodland sedge is an evergreen perennial sedge. It occurs near river banks and woods in the eastern and central United States. This sedge can be used for erosion control or as a lawn substitute in somewhat shady areas.
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Drooping sedge
Berkeley sedge
Greater brown sedge
Eastern woodland sedge
Pennsylvania sedge
Large-head sedge
Gray's Sedge
Shallow Sedge
Clustered Field Sedge
Grassland sedge
Awlfruit sedge
Hammer sedge
Creeping broad-leaf sedge
Distant-flowered sedge
Cherokee sedge
White bear sedge
Greater bladder sedge
Japanese sedge
Broadwing sedge
Frank's sedge
Threeseeded sedge
Upright sedge
Sprengel's sedge
Rosy sedge
Greater pond-sedge
Prickly sedge
Brome-like sedge
Ravenfoot sedge
Troublesome sedge
Water sedge
Graceful sedge
Yellow sedge
Back's sedge
Crested sedge
Drooping woodland sedge
Oval-leaf sedge
Knotsheath sedge
Fibrous-root sedge
Eastern rough sedge
Longhair sedge
Threadleaf sedge
Pubescent sedge
Bur reed sedge
Northwest territory sedge
Dewey's sedge
Bush's sedge
Showy sedge
Ross's sedge
Hairy sedge
Nodding sedge
Lakeshore sedge
Boreal bog sedge
Golden sedge
Broom sedge
Hood's sedge
Long-stalked yellow sedge
Swan's sedge
Slenderbeak sedge
Buxbaum's sedge
Fewseed sedge
Black-and-white sedge
Raynold's sedge
Cloud sedge
Fewflower sedge
Black alpine sedge
Softleaf sedge
Nebraska sedge
Striped weeping sedge
Cattail sedge
Carex forficula
Carex callitrichos var. nana
Carex jaluensis
Carex phacota
Carex doniana
Carex heterolepis
Carex gibba
Morrow's sedge 'Ice Dance'
Striped weeping sedge 'Everlite'
Striped weeping sedge 'Evergold'
True sedges 'Banana Boat'
Striped weeping sedge 'Everillo'
Morrow's sedge 'Variegata'
Striped weeping sedge 'Everest'
Carex japonica
Striped weeping sedge 'Eversheen'
Carex alopecuroides
South China sedge
Greater brown sedge 'Jenneke'
Striped weeping sedge 'Evercream'
Orange New Zealand sedge 'Prairie Fire'
Tufted sedge 'Aurea'
Carex planiculmis
Carex tristachya
Carex dimorpholepis
Carex neurocarpa
Carex capillacea
Carex onoei
Carex leiorhyncha
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Brambles
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Maples
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Prunus
Prunus
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Nightshades
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Rosa
Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
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Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
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