How much sun does Willdenow'S Sedge need?

Willdenow'S Sedge grows best in part shade conditions.

When does Willdenow'S Sedge bloom?

Willdenow'S Sedge blooms in May and June.

Where is Willdenow'S Sedge native?

Willdenow'S Sedge (Carex willdenowii) is native to AL, AR, CT, DE and 18 more states, per vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists.

Is Willdenow'S Sedge HOA-friendly?

Willdenow'S Sedge is generally an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement, with low maintenance.

Willdenow'S Sedge

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Carex willdenowii

Last reviewed: June 2026

Toxicity unknown

Willdenow'S Sedge (Carex willdenowii) 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 shade

Water

medium

Size

6"–24" H × 6"–12" W

Bloom

May, Jun

Native to

AL, AR, CT, DE and 18 more states

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Willdenow's sedge is a compact native grass that forms small clumps in partially shaded areas. It produces inconspicuous flowers in late spring and early summer and maintains a neat, low profile throughout the growing season.

In an HOA neighborhood

Willdenow'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 habitat and food for native moths and butterflies whose caterpillars feed on sedges. The seeds are eaten by various songbirds and small mammals.

Common questions

How much sun does Willdenow'S Sedge need?: Willdenow'S Sedge grows best in part shade conditions.
When does Willdenow'S Sedge bloom?: Willdenow'S Sedge blooms in May and June.
Where is Willdenow'S Sedge native?: Willdenow'S Sedge (Carex willdenowii) is native to AL, AR, CT, DE and 18 more states, per vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists.
Is Willdenow'S Sedge HOA-friendly?: Willdenow'S Sedge is generally an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement, with low maintenance.

Native range data from vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.

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