How much sun does Slender Sand Sedge need?

Slender Sand Sedge grows best in part sun conditions.

When does Slender Sand Sedge bloom?

Slender Sand Sedge blooms in June, July, August, and September.

Where is Slender Sand Sedge native?

Slender Sand Sedge (Cyperus filiculmis) is native to AL, DE, FL, GA and 7 more states, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).

Is Slender Sand Sedge HOA-friendly?

Slender Sand Sedge is generally an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement, with low maintenance.

Slender Sand Sedge

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Cyperus filiculmis

Last reviewed: August 2026

Toxicity unknown

Slender Sand Sedge (Cyperus filiculmis) 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 sun

Water

medium

Size

12"–24" H × 6"–12" W

Bloom

Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep

Native to

AL, DE, FL, GA and 7 more states

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Browse plants for this ecoregion

Piedmont Middle Atlantic Coastal Plain Northern Piedmont Southeastern Plains Ridge and Valley Southern Coastal Plain Southern Florida Coastal Plain

Slender flatsedge is a delicate native sedge that forms small, tidy clumps with thin, grass-like foliage. It produces small brownish flower clusters from summer through early fall and thrives in partial sun with moderate moisture.

In an HOA neighborhood

Slender Sand 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 food for small birds and beneficial insects. The seeds attract finches and sparrows, while the foliage offers shelter for ground-dwelling creatures.

Common questions

How much sun does Slender Sand Sedge need?: Slender Sand Sedge grows best in part sun conditions.
When does Slender Sand Sedge bloom?: Slender Sand Sedge blooms in June, July, August, and September.
Where is Slender Sand Sedge native?: Slender Sand Sedge (Cyperus filiculmis) is native to AL, DE, FL, GA and 7 more states, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).
Is Slender Sand Sedge HOA-friendly?: Slender Sand Sedge is generally an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement, with low maintenance.

Native range data from the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew). Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.

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