Narrow Leafed Wood Sedge
Carex digitalis
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
part shade
Water
medium
Size
6"–12" H × 6"–12" W
Bloom
Apr, May, Jun
Native to
AL, AR, CT, DE and 27 more states
Carex digitalis is a compact native sedge that forms neat, low clumps of fine-textured evergreen foliage. It produces inconspicuous flower spikes in spring and maintains an attractive, tidy appearance year-round in partial shade areas.
In an HOA neighborhood
Narrow Leafed Wood 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 beneficial insects. While not a major pollinator plant, it supports the overall ecosystem as a host for various native moth and butterfly larvae.
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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