// SPECIES PROFILE · GRASS · NATIVE

Douglas sedge

Carex douglasii

Douglas sedge (Carex douglasii) is a grass in the — family. Native range includes MO — verified against the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center native distribution database. Hardy in zones 2a–11a. Mature size 1"–16".

// QUICK FACTS

Family: —
Group: grass
Native range: Native to 16 U.S. states, including AZ, CA, CO, IA, ID, MO…
USDA hardiness: Zones 2a–11a
Mature size: 1"–16"
Sun: —
Water: —
Bloom: —
Wildlife value: Pollinator and wildlife support
Ecological role: native species profile

Douglas sedge (Carex douglasii) — *Carex douglasii* — Douglas sedge. Photo by Hurd, E.G., N.L. Shaw, J. Mastrogiuseppe, L.C. Smithman, and S. Goodrich. via Wikimedia Commons (Public domain).

Field Notes

[ growing · ecology · siting · care ]

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, douglas sedge pairs naturally with: Canada Wild Rye (Elymus canadensis), Sideoats Grama (Bouteloua curtipendula), Torrey's Rush (Juncus torreyi), Awlfruit sedge (Carex stipata).