How much sun does Liddon Sedge need?

Liddon Sedge grows best in part sun conditions.

When does Liddon Sedge bloom?

Liddon Sedge blooms in May, June, and July.

Where is Liddon Sedge native?

Liddon Sedge (Carex petasata) is native to AZ, CA, CO, ID and 7 more states, per vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists.

Is Liddon Sedge HOA-friendly?

Liddon Sedge is generally an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement, with low maintenance.

Liddon Sedge

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Carex petasata

Last reviewed: August 2026

Toxicity unknown

Liddon Sedge (Carex petasata) 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.

Light

part sun

Water

medium

Size

12"–24" H × 8"–16" W

Bloom

May, Jun, Jul

Native to

AZ, CA, CO, ID and 7 more states

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Carex petasata is a native sedge that forms neat, compact clumps with fine-textured foliage. This well-behaved grass-like perennial maintains a tidy appearance throughout the growing season and produces inconspicuous flower spikes in late spring and early summer.

In an HOA neighborhood

Liddon 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 small birds and supports various native insects. The seeds are eaten by songbirds and small mammals.

Common questions

How much sun does Liddon Sedge need?: Liddon Sedge grows best in part sun conditions.
When does Liddon Sedge bloom?: Liddon Sedge blooms in May, June, and July.
Where is Liddon Sedge native?: Liddon Sedge (Carex petasata) is native to AZ, CA, CO, ID and 7 more states, per vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists.
Is Liddon Sedge HOA-friendly?: Liddon Sedge is generally an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement, with low maintenance.

Native range data from vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.

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