species 4,700 observations

Grey Sedge

Carex divulsa

Field notes

Supports All

19 native animals
supported in the US

Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Large Heath, Buff Grass-miner, Cottongrass Sedge-miner 3
Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Large Marsh Grasshopper, Bird Cherry-oat Aphid, Plant Bug, Song Sparrow 16

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 Full shade
Moisture: Dry Well drained Moist
Soil: Rocky Sand Loam Clay
Deer resistant: Yes
Resists: Erosion Foot traffic Heat Humidity Wet soil
Habit: Arching Clumping
Plant type: Ornamental grasses and sedges Ground cover Herbaceous perennial

From NC State Extension and USDA PLANTS.