Liddon Sedge
Carex petasata
Last reviewed: June 2026
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
Browse plants for this ecoregion
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 the USDA PLANTS Database 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 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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