Davis' Sedge (Carex davisii)

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Carex davisii, commonly known as Davis’ Sedge, is a native perennial sedge found in moist woodlands, wet meadows, and along streambanks in Illinois. It thrives in moderately moist, well-drained soils and prefers partial shade to dappled sunlight.

This sedge features narrow, grass-like leaves and produces small, greenish-brown flower spikes in late spring to early summer. The plant's inconspicuous flowers are followed by seed heads that provide food for birds and other wildlife. The dense growth habit helps with soil stabilization, especially in moist, shaded habitats.

For Illinois native plant enthusiasts, Carex davisii is a great choice for shaded woodland gardens, naturalized landscapes, and moist areas, providing ecological benefits and year-round foliage with minimal maintenance.

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Carex davisii, commonly known as Davis’ Sedge, is a native perennial sedge found in moist woodlands, wet meadows, and along streambanks in Illinois. It thrives in moderately moist, well-drained soils and prefers partial shade to dappled sunlight.

This sedge features narrow, grass-like leaves and produces small, greenish-brown flower spikes in late spring to early summer. The plant's inconspicuous flowers are followed by seed heads that provide food for birds and other wildlife. The dense growth habit helps with soil stabilization, especially in moist, shaded habitats.

For Illinois native plant enthusiasts, Carex davisii is a great choice for shaded woodland gardens, naturalized landscapes, and moist areas, providing ecological benefits and year-round foliage with minimal maintenance.

Bloom: late spring to early summer

Habitats: abandoned fields; areas along woodland paths; both upland and floodplain deciduous woodlands (usually where the tree canopy is somewhat open); powerline clearances in wooded areas; woodland openings and alluvial meadows; wooded slopes along ravines and river valleys

Lifespan: perennial

Moisture: moist to mesic

Plant type (height): sedge (2.5 to 3 feet)

Requirements: partial sun to dappled sunlight

Soil: loam