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GrassUSDA: CAPE40PLANTED: SPRING 2025

Sand Sedge

Carex perdentata

FAMILY: Cyperaceae (Sedge Family)

A resilient native native Texas grass & sedge that provides year-round foliage and structure to the landscape. Native across the Cross Timbers and Edwards Plateau, Sand Sedge (Carex perdentata) thrives in local conditions while supporting the surrounding ecosystem. During spring, the plant produces brown, green, white flower clusters. Flowering gives way to ornamental achenes that ripen through summer and autumn. The species provides essential habitat and food, supporting Aquatic Wildlife, Birds, and Browsers. Thriving in clay, loam, moist, and sand, Sand Sedge demonstrates outstanding hardiness once established. It requires minimal supplemental water and adapts seamlessly to drought conditions. It features moderate deer resistance.

Sand Sedge

Sand Sedge

Carex perdentata

CREDIT: NPSOT
NATIVE RANGE // EPA & NPSOT

Texas Native Ecoregions19 REGIONS

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Cross Timbers, Edwards Plateau

SOURCE: US EPA L3/L4 ECOREGIONS • NPSOT VERIFIED30.1727° N, 98.0873° W (DRIPPING SPRINGS, TX)
GROWTH & VISUAL PROFILEPerennial • Grass & Sedge
HEIGHT

1 ft.

SPREAD

1 ft.

🍂FOLIAGE

Deciduous

BLOOM COLOR
Brown
Green
White
BLOOM CALENDARSpring (3 MO)
JANFEBMARAPRMAYJUNJULAUGSEPOCTNOVDEC
ECOLOGICAL ROLE & WILDLIFE
ATTRACTS & SUPPORTS
Aquatic WildlifeBirdsBrowsers

Recognized for providing nectar and forage for native Texas pollinators.

WATER NEEDMedium (Drought Tolerant)
VL
LOW
MOD
HIGH
SOLAR NEEDSun
SHADE
PART SHADE
PART SUN
FULL SUN
SUBSTRATE & SOILpH: Neutral to Alkaline
ClayLoamMoistSand
⚠️ BOTANICAL SAFETY NOTICE

Non-toxic to humans, birds, and domestic animals.

MAINTENANCE & PROPAGATION

Low maintenance once established.