Carex lurida, Lurid Sedge

Lurid Sedge (Carex lurida)
This graceful, moisture-loving native sedge is a quiet cornerstone of the wet meadow and rain garden. Carex luridathrives where water lingers—along pond edges, in low swales, or beside downspouts—binding the soil with its dense roots and preventing erosion. Its bright green leaves form a soft fountain of texture through summer, while its distinctive, bottle-brush seed heads add subtle interest from late spring into early fall.

Beyond its beauty, Lurid Sedge plays an essential role in the ecosystem. It serves as a host plant for native butterflies and moths, including the Eyed Brown, Dun Skipper, and Bronze Copper, whose caterpillars depend on sedges as their food source. Its thick foliage provides cover for amphibians and beneficial insects, and its seeds offer nourishment for songbirds and wetland waterfowl.

Hardy and adaptable, Lurid Sedge tolerates deer, fluctuating moisture, and even periods of standing water. In full sun to part shade, it brings both quiet structure and vibrant life to every native planting.

approx. 150+ seeds /  approx.  .315g