The name comes from its bright golden-orange perigynia (seed coverings), which provide unique ornamental interest in summer and early fall.
Seeds are a food source for waterfowl and songbirds, while its dense clumps provide cover for insects and small animals.
Once established, Golden Sedge can persist for many years with minimal care, helping create stable, resilient plant communities.
The name comes from its bright golden-orange perigynia (seed coverings), which provide unique ornamental interest in summer and early fall.
Seeds are a food source for waterfowl and songbirds, while its dense clumps provide cover for insects and small animals.
Once established, Golden Sedge can persist for many years with minimal care, helping create stable, resilient plant communities.
Bloom: late spring
Habitats: hillside seeps and springs; interdunal swales; moist sand prairies and meadows; sandy fens; shallow beach pools
Lifespan: perennial
Moisture: wet to moist
Plant type (height): sedge (4 to 18 inches)
Requirements: full sun to partial sun
Soil: rocky or sandy soil that calcareous
