Limestone Meadow Sedge
Carex granularis
Last reviewed: June 2026
Carex granularis (Limestone Meadow Sedge) is a native grass found across eastern and central North America, blooming from May through July in partially sunny to shaded locations with medium to high moisture.
The USDA PLANTS Database (opens in new tab) does not flag Limestone Meadow Sedge as toxic to livestock.
Light
part sun
Water
medium
Size
8"–24" H × 6"–12" W
Bloom
May, Jun, Jul
Native to
AL, AR, CT, DE and 32 more states
Browse plants for this ecoregion
Limestone meadow sedge is a fine-textured native grass that forms neat, compact clumps with arching green foliage. It produces small, inconspicuous flowers in late spring through summer and thrives in partial sun with moderate moisture.
Growing Limestone Meadow Sedge
Grow Limestone Meadow Sedge in part sun and medium water. Mature plants reach 8 to 24 inches tall and spread 6 to 12 inches wide. Expect low maintenance to keep it looking intentional in a front yard.
In an HOA neighborhood
Limestone Meadow 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 cover for small birds and beneficial insects. The seeds offer food for songbirds and small mammals in late summer and fall.
Common questions
- Where is Limestone Meadow Sedge native to?
- Carex granularis is native to 43 states across eastern and central North America, from Maine to Florida and west to Wyoming and Texas.
- When does Carex granularis bloom?
- Limestone Meadow Sedge blooms from May through July, producing inconspicuous grass-like flowers typical of sedges.
- What growing conditions does Limestone Meadow Sedge prefer?
- This sedge tolerates full sun to partial shade and grows best in medium to high moisture conditions, making it suitable for meadows and wetland edges.
- Is Limestone Meadow Sedge toxic to livestock?
- The USDA PLANTS Database does not flag Limestone Meadow Sedge as toxic to livestock.
- Is Limestone Meadow Sedge HOA-friendly?
- Limestone Meadow 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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