Club Sedge
Carex buxbaumii
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
full sun
Water
high
Size
12"–36" H × 6"–18" W
Bloom
May, Jun
Native to
AR, AZ, CO, CT and 34 more states
Club sedge is a native wetland grass that forms dense clumps with narrow, arching leaves. It thrives in consistently moist to wet soils and produces inconspicuous flower spikes in late spring. This sedge is excellent for rain gardens, pond edges, and other areas with poor drainage.
In an HOA neighborhood
Club Sedge takes more care to keep looking intentional in a front yard. Maintenance level: low. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.
Works well in: backyard only.
- Requires consistently wet conditions that are uncommon in typical landscaping
- Goes dormant and looks brown in winter
- Can appear wild and unmanicured compared to traditional ornamental grasses
Wildlife value
This sedge provides nesting material and cover for waterfowl and other wetland birds. The seeds feed various songbirds and waterfowl 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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