This sedge is famous for its distinctive round seed heads with long spikes, resembling medieval maces or starbursts—making it highly ornamental.
Seeds are eaten by ducks and songbirds, while the dense foliage offers habitat for amphibians, small mammals, and beneficial insects.
Adds winter interest when seed heads persist and is a favorite for ornamental wetland plantings.
This sedge is famous for its distinctive round seed heads with long spikes, resembling medieval maces or starbursts—making it highly ornamental.
Seeds are eaten by ducks and songbirds, while the dense foliage offers habitat for amphibians, small mammals, and beneficial insects.
Adds winter interest when seed heads persist and is a favorite for ornamental wetland plantings.
Bloom: late spring to mid-summer
Habitats: low shaded areas along streams; sandy and non-sandy swamps; shaded seeps; moist deciduous woodlands
Lifespan: perennial
Moisture: wet to moist
Plant type (height): sedge (2 to 2.5 feet)
Requirements: partial sun to moderate shade
Soil: soil containing loam, sand, or silt with decaying organic matter
