Bolander'S Sedge
Carex bolanderi
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
part sun
Water
medium
Size
12"–24" H × 8"–16" W
Bloom
May, Jun, Jul
Native to
AZ, CA, ID, MT and 6 more states
Browse plants for this ecoregion
Bolander's sedge is a clumping native grass that forms neat, compact tufts of fine-textured foliage. This well-behaved perennial maintains an attractive appearance throughout the growing season and produces inconspicuous flowers from May through July.
In an HOA neighborhood
Bolander'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.
Wildlife value
This sedge provides habitat and nesting material for small birds and supports various insects. The seeds offer food for ground-feeding birds 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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