Mountain Fringed Sedge
Carex gynandra
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
part shade
Water
medium
Size
12"–24" H × 6"–12" W
Bloom
May, Jun, Jul
Native to
CT, GA, KY, MA and 17 more states
Carex gynandra is a native sedge that forms neat, compact clumps of narrow green foliage. This well-behaved perennial maintains an attractive mounded shape throughout the growing season and produces subtle flower spikes in late spring and early summer.
In an HOA neighborhood
Mountain Fringed 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 while supporting various small insects. The seeds are eaten by songbirds and waterfowl.
Common questions
- How much sun does Mountain Fringed Sedge need?
- Mountain Fringed Sedge grows best in part shade conditions.
- When does Mountain Fringed Sedge bloom?
- Mountain Fringed Sedge blooms in May, June, and July.
- Where is Mountain Fringed Sedge native?
- Mountain Fringed Sedge (Carex gynandra) is native to CT, GA, KY, MA and 17 more states, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.
- Is Mountain Fringed Sedge HOA-friendly?
- Mountain Fringed 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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