Webberville / Meadow Sedge (Carex perdentata)

Webberville / Meadow Sedge

Carex perdentata

Other Common Names: Meadow Sedge

Quick Plant Info

• ☀️ Light: Sun to Part Shade
• 💧 Water: Medium
• 🌿 Type: Perennial (Sedge)
• 📏 Mature Size: 1–2 ft tall × 1–2 ft wide

Description

A native sedge with fine-textured foliage that provides structure and habitat in a range of conditions.

Webberville / Meadow Sedge forms a soft, grassy clump that adds texture and movement to plantings. It is adaptable to both moist and moderately dry conditions once established.

🌼 Why it works

• Provides year-round structure with evergreen foliage
• Adapts to a range of moisture conditions
• Excellent for habitat-focused plantings
• Low-maintenance once established

🐦 Wildlife value

Provides cover and seed for birds and contributes to habitat structure.

Supports ecosystem function by adding ground-level diversity.

🌱 Where it thrives

Best in sun to part shade with moderate moisture. It performs well in rain gardens, low areas, and naturalized plantings.

• Rain gardens and low areas
• Naturalized plantings
• Borders and edges

Soil: Adapts to a range of soils, including clay and periodically moist conditions.

✂️ Growth & maintenance

Minimal maintenance required. Cut back old foliage if needed to refresh appearance.

💧 Water (establishment note)

Water regularly during establishment; once established, it tolerates both moderate moisture and short dry periods.

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