Carex muskingumensis
Carex muskingumensis, also known as Palm Sedge, is a moisture loving native sedge with a striking upright form and distinctively arranged bright green leaves that resemble miniature palm fronds. It creates a lush architectural presence in rain gardens, pond edges, and shady woodland plantings spreading gently by rhizomes to form colonies that stabilize soil and provide textural contrast. Height & Spread: 24 - 30 in x 18 - 24 in Bloom Time: Early to midsummer Light Requirements: Part shade to full sun Soil Preference: Moist to wet soils; tolerates periodic flooding Watering Needs: High moisture; ideal for rain gardens and pond margins Deer Resistance: Foliage is unpalatable to deer and rabbits Native Status Carex muskingumensis is native to the central and eastern United States, thriving in low woodlands, floodplains, and wet meadows. Its ability to grow in saturated soils makes it especially valuable for native wetland restoration projects. WILDLIFE & INSECTS Butterflies Hos