Peck'S Sedge
Carex peckii
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
part shade
Water
medium
Size
8"–24" H × 6"–12" W
Bloom
May, Jun, Jul
Native to
CO, IA, MA, ME and 10 more states
Carex peckii is a native sedge that forms neat, compact clumps with narrow, arching leaves. This well-behaved perennial provides fine-textured green foliage that stays attractive throughout the growing season and produces inconspicuous flower spikes in late spring and summer.
In an HOA neighborhood
Peck'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 cover and nesting material for small wildlife and birds. The seeds offer food for songbirds and small mammals in late summer and fall.
Common questions
- How much sun does Peck'S Sedge need?
- Peck'S Sedge grows best in part shade conditions.
- When does Peck'S Sedge bloom?
- Peck'S Sedge blooms in May, June, and July.
- Where is Peck'S Sedge native?
- Peck'S Sedge (Carex peckii) is native to CO, IA, MA, ME and 10 more states, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.
- Is Peck'S Sedge HOA-friendly?
- Peck'S 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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