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Inland Sedge

Carex interior

Last reviewed: August 2026

Inland Sedge (Carex interior)
Photo: (c) Owen Strickland, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Owen Strickland

Toxicity unknown

Inland Sedge (Carex interior) 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.

The USDA PLANTS Database (opens in new tab) does not flag Inland Sedge as toxic to livestock.

Light

part sun

Water

medium

Size

8"–24" H × 6"–12" W

Bloom

May, Jun, Jul

Native to

AR, AZ, CA, CO and 32 more states

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Browse plants for this ecoregion

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Inland sedge is a compact, clumping grass-like perennial that forms neat tufts of narrow green foliage. It produces small, inconspicuous flower spikes in late spring and early summer, creating a tidy groundcover or accent plant.

In an HOA neighborhood

Inland 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 seeds for small birds, while its dense growth offers shelter for beneficial insects and small wildlife.

Common questions

How much sun does Inland Sedge need?
Inland Sedge grows best in part sun conditions.
When does Inland Sedge bloom?
Inland Sedge blooms in May, June, and July.
Where is Inland Sedge native?
Inland Sedge (Carex interior) is native to AR, AZ, CA, CO and 32 more states, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).
Is Inland Sedge toxic to livestock?
The USDA PLANTS Database does not flag Inland Sedge as toxic to livestock.
Is Inland Sedge HOA-friendly?
Inland Sedge is generally an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement, with low maintenance.

Native range data from the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew). Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.

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