How much sun does Fewflower Nutrush need?

Fewflower Nutrush grows best in part sun conditions.

When does Fewflower Nutrush bloom?

Fewflower Nutrush blooms in June, July, August, and September.

Where is Fewflower Nutrush native?

Fewflower Nutrush (Scleria pauciflora) is native to AL, AR, CT, DE and 24 more states, per vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists.

Is Fewflower Nutrush HOA-friendly?

Fewflower Nutrush takes more care to look intentional in a front yard. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.

Fewflower Nutrush

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Scleria pauciflora

Last reviewed: September 2026

Toxicity unknown

Fewflower Nutrush (Scleria pauciflora) 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

6"–24" H × 3"–12" W

Bloom

Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep

Native to

AL, AR, CT, DE and 24 more states

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Scleria pauciflora is a native sedge-like plant that forms small clumps with narrow, grass-like foliage. It produces inconspicuous flowers from summer into early fall and prefers partly sunny locations with moderate moisture. This low-growing perennial works well as a textural accent in naturalized areas.

In an HOA neighborhood

Fewflower Nutrush 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.

Appears very wild and weedy to most homeowners
Inconspicuous flowers provide no ornamental appeal
Sedge foliage looks like unmowed grass

Wildlife value

While specific pollinator information is limited, this native sedge likely provides habitat and food sources for small insects and birds that feed on seeds.

Common questions

How much sun does Fewflower Nutrush need?: Fewflower Nutrush grows best in part sun conditions.
When does Fewflower Nutrush bloom?: Fewflower Nutrush blooms in June, July, August, and September.
Where is Fewflower Nutrush native?: Fewflower Nutrush (Scleria pauciflora) is native to AL, AR, CT, DE and 24 more states, per vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists.
Is Fewflower Nutrush HOA-friendly?: Fewflower Nutrush takes more care to look intentional in a front yard. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.

Native range data from vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.

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