This is a native plant, but it is not available in the 2026 Wild Ones plant sale.
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Fringed Sedge
Carex crinita
Grass/SedgeFringed Sedge
Carex crinita
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Light
Part Sun – Shade
Water
Moist – Wet
Soil
Clay, Loam
Size
1-3'
Bloom
Green, May–Jun
Why Grow It
Rain Garden
Thrives in wet areas & manages runoff
Erosion Control
Deep roots stabilize slopes & banks
Shade Tolerant
Grows well in partial to full shade
Wildlife Food
Berries & seeds feed birds and wildlife
Did You Know?
Thrives in seasonally flooded areas where most plants can't survive.
Drooping, fringed seed heads give it a graceful fountain-like appearance.
Sedges host more moth species than most flowering plants — critical for food webs.
Wildlife Value
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Wetland Bird Habitat
Dense clumps provide nesting cover for wetland birds and amphibians
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Moth Nursery
Larval host for many wetland moth species that feed songbird chicks
Good Companions
🌸 Turtlehead
🌿 Cardinal Flower
⭐ Blue Vervain
Planting Guide
- Plant in part shade in moist to wet, loamy soil
- Space 18–24″ apart; tolerates seasonal flooding and clay soils
- Ideal for rain gardens, stream banks, and wet woodland edges
Plant Details
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