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Frank's Sedge

Carex frankii

Last reviewed: June 2026

Frank's Sedge (Carex frankii)
Photo: Robert H. Mohlenbrock. USDA SCS. 1989. Midwest wetland flora: Field office illustrated guide to plant species. Midwest National Technical Center, Lincoln. Courtesy of USDA NRCS Wetland Science Institute. / Wikimedia Commons (Public domain)

Light

part sun

Water

medium

Size

12"–36" H × 6"–18" W

Bloom

May, Jun, Jul

Native to

AL, AR, DE, GA and 20 more states

Browse plants for this ecoregion

Chihuahuan DesertsCentral Oklahoma/Texas PlainsEast Central Texas PlainsSouth Central Plains

Frank's sedge is a clumping native grass that forms neat, upright tufts of narrow green leaves. It produces small, inconspicuous flower spikes in late spring and early summer, adding texture and movement to garden beds.

In an HOA neighborhood

Frank'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.

Wildlife value

This sedge provides nesting material and habitat 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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