Hitchcock's Sedge
Carex hitchcockiana
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
part shade
Water
medium
Size
12"–24" H × 6"–12" W
Bloom
May, Jun, Jul
Native to
AL, AR, CT, IA and 20 more states
Hitchcock's sedge is a compact native grass-like perennial that forms neat clumps in partially shaded areas. This sedge produces inconspicuous flower spikes from May through July and maintains a tidy, mounded appearance throughout the growing season.
In an HOA neighborhood
Hitchcock'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
Like most sedges, this plant primarily supports native moths and butterflies whose caterpillars feed on sedge foliage. The seeds may provide food for ground-feeding birds and small mammals.
Common questions
- How much sun does Hitchcock's Sedge need?
- Hitchcock's Sedge grows best in part shade conditions.
- When does Hitchcock's Sedge bloom?
- Hitchcock's Sedge blooms in May, June, and July.
- Where is Hitchcock's Sedge native?
- Hitchcock's Sedge (Carex hitchcockiana) is native to AL, AR, CT, IA and 20 more states, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.
- Is Hitchcock's Sedge HOA-friendly?
- Hitchcock's Sedge is generally an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement, with low maintenance.
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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