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Brownish sedge

Carex brunnescens

Brownish sedge (Carex brunnescens) is a grass in the — family. Native range includes OK — verified against the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center native distribution database. Hardy in zones 1a–9b. Blooms May–Jul.

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Family
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Group
grass
Native range
Native to 33 U.S. states, including AK, CO, CT, GA, ID, IL…
USDA hardiness
Zones 1a–9b
Mature size
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Sun
Part shade
Water
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Bloom
May–Jul
Wildlife value
Pollinator and wildlife support
Ecological role
native species profile
Brownish sedge (Carex brunnescens)
Carex brunnescens — Brownish sedge. Photo by Hurd, E.G., N.L. Shaw, J. Mastrogiuseppe, L.C. Smithman, & S. Goodrich. 1998. Field guide to Intermountain sedges. Gen. Tech. Rep. RMS-GTR-10. USDA FS RMRS, Ogden, UT. Courtesy of USDA FS RMRS Boise Aquatic Sciences Lab. via Wikimedia Commons (Public domain).

Field Notes

[ growing · ecology · siting · care ]

Brownish sedge (Carex brunnescens) is a grass in the — family. Native range includes OK — verified against the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center native distribution database. Hardy in zones 1a–9b. Blooms May–Jul.

Why it's on this list: native species profile. Native-range data from the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center (NPIN), cross-checked against iNaturalist observations. Part of Rooted Revival's regional native plant catalog — true natives for Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri and Kansas.

Companion Planting

[ guild · polyculture · cross-layer pairings ]

In the same native range, brownish sedge pairs naturally with: Broadleaf cattail (Typha latifolia), Needle spikerush (Eleocharis acicularis), Needle spikerush (Eleocharis acicularis var. porcata), Needle spikerush (Eleocharis acicularis var. acicularis).

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