Button Sedge
Carex bullata
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
part shade
Water
high
Size
12"–24" H × 8"–16" W
Bloom
May, Jun, Jul
Native to
AL, AR, CT, DE and 10 more states
Carex bullata is a native sedge that forms neat, compact clumps with arching green foliage. This moisture-loving perennial thrives in partial shade and produces small, inconspicuous flowers from late spring through summer.
In an HOA neighborhood
Button 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 birds, while its seeds feed 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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