species 1,546 observations

Palm Sedge

Carex muskingumensis

Field notes

Supports All

82 native animals
supported in the US

Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Dun Skipper, Pink-barred Pseudeustrotia Moth, Black Dash, Dukes' Skipper 29
Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Muirodelphax arvensis, Ruffed Grouse, Greater White-fronted Goose, Redpoll 50
Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Variable Duskyface Fly, Greater Bee Fly, Spotted Pink Lady Beetle 3

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer: Grasses and sedges
Light: Full sun Part shade
Moisture: Moist Wet
Water use: High
Soil: Sand Loam Organic
Drought tolerant: No
Deer resistant: Yes
Resists: Wet soil
Habit: Arching Clumping Spreading
Plant type: Ornamental grasses and sedges Ground cover Herbaceous perennial

From NC State Extension, the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center and USDA PLANTS.