Carex meadii (Mead's Sedge)

Mead's Sedge is a versatile native sedge that brings authentic prairie character to any landscape. This low-growing perennial reaches 1-1.5 feet in height and adapts beautifully to diverse soil conditions—wet mesic, mesic, dry-mesic, and dry—making it perfect for transitional zones and varied garden settings. With delicate green flowers and grass-like foliage, Carex meadii excels in prairie and savanna gardens, rain gardens, and naturalized areas. Its exceptional adaptability and minimal maintenance requirements make it an ideal choice for erosion control and sustainable landscaping projects. Sun Exposure Prairie/Savanna Soil Conditions Wet Mesic, Mesic, Dry-Mesic, Dry Height 1-1.5' Flower Color Green Frequently Asked Questions Why Purchase From Natural Communities Native Plants? What Native Plants Should I Buy? What Can I Expect: Shipping/Free Local Pick Up? What Are Your Plant Sizes? Why Plant Natives? Photo: Nathan Aaron, CC BY 4.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0>, via Wikimedia Commons