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Crawe'S Sedge

Carex crawei

Last reviewed: August 2026

Crawe'S Sedge (Carex crawei)
Photo: Mason Brock (Masebrock) / Wikimedia Commons (Public domain)

Toxicity unknown

Crawe'S Sedge (Carex crawei) is not listed by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (opens in new tab) or the other sources we check, so we have no verdict for it either way. Absence from those lists is not a clearance. If your pet shows symptoms after eating any plant, call the ASPCA at (888) 426-4435.

Light

part sun

Water

medium

Size

12"–24" H × 6"–12" W

Bloom

May, Jun, Jul

Native to

AL, AR, AZ, CO and 27 more states

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Crawe's sedge is a native grass that forms neat, compact clumps with narrow green leaves. It produces small, inconspicuous flower clusters in late spring and summer, then goes dormant in winter.

In an HOA neighborhood

Crawe'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 completely dormant in winter, leaving brown stubble

Wildlife value

This sedge provides nesting material and seeds for birds, particularly sparrows and finches. The dense clumps offer shelter for small wildlife and beneficial insects.

Common questions

How much sun does Crawe'S Sedge need?
Crawe'S Sedge grows best in part sun conditions.
When does Crawe'S Sedge bloom?
Crawe'S Sedge blooms in May, June, and July.
Where is Crawe'S Sedge native?
Crawe'S Sedge (Carex crawei) is native to AL, AR, AZ, CO and 27 more states, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).
Is Crawe'S Sedge HOA-friendly?
Crawe'S Sedge is generally an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement, with low maintenance.

Native range data from the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew). Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.

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