Crawe'S Sedge
Carex crawei
Last reviewed: June 2026
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
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.
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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