Bicknell'S Sedge
Carex bicknellii
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
full sun
Water
medium
Size
12"–36" H × 6"–18" W
Bloom
May, Jun, Jul
Native to
AR, CT, DE, IA and 19 more states
Pollinators
bees
Bicknell's sedge is a native bunch grass that forms neat clumps with narrow, arching foliage. It produces small, inconspicuous flower spikes in late spring and summer, then goes dormant in winter.
In an HOA neighborhood
Bicknell'S Sedge is an HOA-friendly choice. Maintenance level: low. Tidiness: 4 out of 5.
Works well in: front yard, foundation, street edge, mid zone.
- Goes dormant in winter, leaving brown stubble until spring
Wildlife value
This sedge provides nectar for native bees during its bloom period. The seeds also feed various songbirds in late summer and fall.
Native range data from the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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