Long-stolon Sedge
Carex inops
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
part sun
Water
low
Size
8"–24" H × 6"–18" W
Bloom
May, Jun
Native to
CA, CO, IA, IL and 14 more states
Browse plants for this ecoregion
Long-stolon sedge is a low-growing native grass that forms neat clumps of narrow, blue-green foliage. This drought-tolerant perennial stays evergreen through winter and produces inconspicuous flower spikes in late spring.
In an HOA neighborhood
Long-stolon 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 native moth and butterfly larvae. Its seeds are eaten by various songbirds and small mammals.
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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