Spreading Sedge
Carex laxiculmis
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
part shade
Water
medium
Size
12"–24" H × 12"–24" W
Bloom
May, Jun, Jul
Native to
AL, AR, CT, DE and 24 more states
White-edge sedge is a clumping native grass with arching blue-green foliage that forms neat, fountain-like mounds. This evergreen sedge produces small flowers in late spring and early summer, maintaining an attractive appearance year-round in partial shade gardens.
In an HOA neighborhood
Spreading 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 birds, while its seeds feed various songbirds. As a native grass, it supports local ecosystems and offers shelter for beneficial insects.
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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