Mead's Sedge
Carex meadii
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
part sun
Water
medium
Size
12"–24" H × 6"–12" W
Bloom
May, Jun, Jul
Native to
AL, AR, AZ, GA and 24 more states
Browse plants for this ecoregion
Mead's sedge is a compact native grass that forms neat clumps with slender green foliage. It produces subtle flower spikes in late spring and early summer, maintaining an orderly appearance throughout the growing season.
In an HOA neighborhood
Mead's 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 birds and supports various insects that feed on sedge family plants.
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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