Blunt Broom Sedge
Carex tribuloides
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
part sun
Water
medium
Size
12"–36" H × 6"–18" W
Bloom
May, Jun, Jul
Native to
AL, AR, CT, DE and 31 more states
Browse plants for this ecoregion
Blunt broom sedge is a clumping native sedge that forms neat tufts of narrow green leaves. It produces small, inconspicuous flower clusters in late spring through summer and turns golden brown in fall before going dormant.
In an HOA neighborhood
Blunt Broom Sedge is an HOA-friendly choice. Maintenance level: low. Tidiness: 4 out of 5.
Works well in: front yard, foundation, street edge, mid zone.
- May look sparse in winter when dormant
Wildlife value
This sedge provides nesting material and cover for ground-dwelling birds. The seeds are eaten by various songbirds and small mammals.
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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