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Peck'S Sedge

Carex peckii

Last reviewed: June 2026

Peck'S Sedge (Carex peckii)
Photo: birds_bugs_botany / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 4.0)

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.

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.

Does Peck'S Sedge fit your yard? Open it in Pollinator Patch to check it against your sun, soil, and HOA-conscious filters.