Whitetinge Sedge
Carex albicans
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
part shade
Water
medium
Size
6"–18" H × 6"–12" W
Bloom
May, Jun
Native to
AL, AR, CT, DE and 31 more states
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White-tinged sedge is a low-growing native grass that forms neat clumps with narrow green leaves. It produces small, inconspicuous flowers in late spring to early summer and turns tan in winter before going dormant.
In an HOA neighborhood
Whitetinge Sedge is an HOA-friendly choice. Maintenance level: low. Tidiness: 4 out of 5.
Works well in: front yard, foundation, street edge, mid zone.
- Dormant winter appearance may look bare
Wildlife value
This sedge provides seeds for birds and small wildlife, though it doesn't attract many pollinators. The dense clumps offer nesting material and shelter for ground-dwelling 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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