Sharpscale Sedge
Carex oxylepis
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
part shade
Water
medium
Size
8"–24" H × 6"–12" W
Bloom
Mar, Apr, May
Native to
AL, AR, FL, GA and 12 more states
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Sharpscale sedge is a compact, clumping native grass that forms neat tufts of narrow evergreen foliage. It produces inconspicuous flowers in spring and maintains a tidy appearance year-round, making it an excellent low-maintenance groundcover or accent plant.
In an HOA neighborhood
Sharpscale 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 wildlife and supports various insects. The seeds are eaten by songbirds and small mammals.
Common questions
- How much sun does Sharpscale Sedge need?
- Sharpscale Sedge grows best in part shade conditions.
- When does Sharpscale Sedge bloom?
- Sharpscale Sedge blooms in March, April, and May.
- Where is Sharpscale Sedge native?
- Sharpscale Sedge (Carex oxylepis) is native to AL, AR, FL, GA and 12 more states, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.
- Is Sharpscale Sedge HOA-friendly?
- Sharpscale 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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