How much sun does Holm'S Rocky Mountain Sedge need?

Holm'S Rocky Mountain Sedge grows best in part sun conditions.

When does Holm'S Rocky Mountain Sedge bloom?

Holm'S Rocky Mountain Sedge blooms in June, July, and August.

Where is Holm'S Rocky Mountain Sedge native?

Holm'S Rocky Mountain Sedge (Carex scopulorum) is native to CA, CO, ID, MT and 5 more states, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.

Is Holm'S Rocky Mountain Sedge toxic to livestock?

The USDA PLANTS Database does not flag Holm'S Rocky Mountain Sedge as toxic to livestock.

Is Holm'S Rocky Mountain Sedge HOA-friendly?

Holm'S Rocky Mountain Sedge is generally an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement, with low maintenance.

Holm'S Rocky Mountain Sedge

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Author: Pollinator Patch

Carex scopulorum

Last reviewed: June 2026

The USDA PLANTS Database (opens in new tab) does not flag Holm'S Rocky Mountain Sedge as toxic to livestock.

Light

part sun

Water

high

Size

4"–16" H × 6"–12" W

Bloom

Jun, Jul, Aug

Native to

CA, CO, ID, MT and 5 more states

Browse plants for this ecoregion

Sierra Nevada Central Basin and Range

Mountain sedge is a compact native grass that forms neat, low clumps with narrow green foliage. It produces inconspicuous flower spikes in summer and thrives in consistently moist conditions with partial sun.

In an HOA neighborhood

Holm'S Rocky Mountain 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 habitat and nesting material for birds and small wildlife. As a wind-pollinated grass, it doesn't attract showy pollinators but supports the broader ecosystem.

Common questions

How much sun does Holm'S Rocky Mountain Sedge need?: Holm'S Rocky Mountain Sedge grows best in part sun conditions.
When does Holm'S Rocky Mountain Sedge bloom?: Holm'S Rocky Mountain Sedge blooms in June, July, and August.
Where is Holm'S Rocky Mountain Sedge native?: Holm'S Rocky Mountain Sedge (Carex scopulorum) is native to CA, CO, ID, MT and 5 more states, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.
Is Holm'S Rocky Mountain Sedge toxic to livestock?: The USDA PLANTS Database does not flag Holm'S Rocky Mountain Sedge as toxic to livestock.
Is Holm'S Rocky Mountain Sedge HOA-friendly?: Holm'S Rocky Mountain 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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