Carex texensis (Texas Sedge)

Texas Sedge (Carex texensis) 

Height, Spread: Up to 1ft

Water/Soil: Moist-occasionally dry, well-drained, clay, high organic matter, sand, loam, rocky

Light: Full sun- part shade

Bloom: Spring, green, or copper spike

Native Range: Southeastern and Southern Plains of USA

Qualities: Deer Resistant, Drought tolerant, Wildlife resource

Notes: Sedge is commonly found in savannas or sandy forests. Provides food and shelter for small animals. A good shady turf substitute, it can be mowed at a high setting and tolerates light foot traffic.