Grasses/Sedges/Rushes

A woodland bunchgrass with attractively arched leaves, perfect for filing out shady understory. Useful as erosion control on shaded slopes and stre...

An adaptable woodland grass that grows even in deep shade. Easily recognizable by its seed heads in the later half of the year. Light: Part Sun/Sha...

An evergreen sedge partial to wetlands and woodlands. The spiky seed pod is easy to spot in stands of wetland plants, and the seeds are regularly e...

An evergreen sedge partial to wetlands and woodlands. The spiky seed pod is easy to spot in stands of wetland plants, and the seeds are regularly e...

A.k.a. troublesome sedge. This hardy sedge is closely related to, and difficult to distinguish from, prairie oval sedge (Carex bicknellii) and plai...

A shorter, unassuming sedge that nevertheless feeds many species of birds and insects. Tends to spread by rhizomes and form small colonies. Light: ...

A.k.a. wild oats, inland oats, and river oats. A lovely grass for shady areas, it’s distinctive seed heads are easily spotted and last into the win...

A.k.a. Pennsylvania sedge. A short sedge coveted for its ability to form colonies in shady and dry conditions! Primarily spreads by running, but ma...

A.k.a. muskingum sedge*. A distinctive, showy, fairly tall sedge that hosts several species of moth, butterfly, and skipper! Prefers part sun/shade...

A.k.a. Short-beaked sedge. This bunching sedge is closely related to, and difficult to distinguish from, prairie oval sedge (Carex bicknellii) and ...

A bunching, ornamental grass that tolerates shady conditions! Foliage is semi-evergreen and may last through mild winters. May self seed in optimum...