Holm'S Rocky Mountain Sedge
Carex scopulorum
Last reviewed: June 2026
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
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.
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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