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 vouchered herbarium specimen records 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.

Peck'S Sedge

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Carex peckii

Last reviewed: August 2026

Toxicity unknown

Peck'S Sedge (Carex peckii) is not listed by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (opens in new tab) or the other sources we check, so we have no verdict for it either way. Absence from those lists is not a clearance. If your pet shows symptoms after eating any plant, call the ASPCA at (888) 426-4435.

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

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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 vouchered herbarium specimen records 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 vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.

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