Native Wetland Plants

Carex grayi

Gray's Sedge

More About Gray's Sedge

This clump forming bold textured sedge has medium green foliage and a decorative seed head resembling medieval weaponry. It is commonly found in shady moist habitat and is perfect for a woodland water garden.

Bloom Color

White

Carex grayi Characteristics & Attributes

Exposure

•	Sun
•	Partial Shade
•	Shade

Mature Height

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1' - 2'

Spread Characteristics

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Clumping

Season of Interest (Flowering)

•	Spring
•	Summer

Season of Interest (Foliage)

•	Spring
•	Summer

Pond Zonation

•	Flood Plain - Upland
•	High Marsh - Saturated Soil

Foliage Color

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Green

Wildlife Benefits

•	Amphibians
•	Cover
•	Food
•	Nesting
•	Waterfowl

Critter Resistance

•	Deer Resistant
•	Goose Resistant

Wetland Indicator Status

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FACW+

Plant Type

•	Bog/Marsh
•	Marginal
•	Sedge

Attributes

•	Container
•	Cut Flower
•	Dried Flower
•	Drought Tolerant
•	Erosion Control
•	Mass Planting
•	Native
•	Naturalizing
•	Storm Water Basin

USDA Hardiness Zone

•	3
•	4
•	5
•	6
•	7
•	8