Eastern Star Sedge

Carex radiata

Eastern Star Sedge (Carex radiata) is a groundcover plant with grassy foliage that prefers moist to mesic soil in part sun to shade, growing to about 2 feet tall. Colonies form as the plants mature, making them a good choice for groundcovers on slopes. Companion plants include Woodland Phlox (Phlox divaricata) and White Wood Aster (Eurybia divaricata).

Maintenance

Cut back dead foliage to 3 inches in late winter.

About

Light Requirements
Part Sun, Shade
Moisture Requirements
Slopes
Soil Requirements
Loam
Height
Very Short, Short
Spacing
1 to 2 feet
Category
Groundcover
Attracts
Birds
Illinois Native Plant Status
Yes
Bloom Time
April, May
Bloom Color
Green
Seasonality
Fall, Spring, Summer
Sociability
Groups of 50+