Mud Sedge
Carex limosa
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
part shade
Water
high
Size
4"–12" H × 4"–12" W
Bloom
May, Jun, Jul
Native to
CA, CO, CT, DE and 21 more states
Browse plants for this ecoregion
Mud sedge is a low-growing wetland grass that forms small, compact clumps in consistently moist to wet conditions. This native sedge produces inconspicuous flower spikes in late spring and summer and requires boggy or waterlogged soils to thrive.
In an HOA neighborhood
Mud Sedge takes more care to keep looking intentional in a front yard. Maintenance level: high. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.
Works well in: backyard only.
- Requires very wet conditions that may look swampy
- Too specialized for typical residential landscapes
- May appear sparse or weedy in unsuitable conditions
Wildlife value
This sedge provides habitat and nesting material for wetland birds and supports various insects that depend on native grasses and sedges.
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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