Carex stipata

General

A perennial sedge species native to North America. It forms dense clumps of narrow, grass-like leaves that can reach up to two feet in height, creating a tufted and upright growth habit. In late spring to early summer, it produces distinctive flower spikes with brownish-green seed heads, adding texture and structure to wetland habitats, meadows, and woodland edges where it thrives. Good food source for many types of birds. Provides habitat for some butterfly species.