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Cedar sedge

Carex planostachys

Cedar sedge (Carex planostachys) is a grass in the — family. Native range includes AR, OK. Hardy in zones 4b–10b.

// QUICK FACTS

Family: —
Group: grass
Native range: Native to AR, AZ, OK, TX
USDA hardiness: Zones 4b–10b
Mature size: —
Sun: Part shade
Water: Low · xeric
Bloom: —
Wildlife value: Pollinator and wildlife support
Ecological role: native species profile

Cedar sedge (Carex planostachys) — *Carex planostachys* — Cedar sedge. Photo via iNaturalist — (c) ashleyrsteel, some rights reserved (CC BY).

Field Notes

[ growing · ecology · siting · care ]

Cedar sedge (Carex planostachys) is a grass in the — family. Native range includes AR, OK. Hardy in zones 4b–10b. Low water use makes it a strong candidate for xeric and drought-conscious plantings.

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, cedar sedge pairs naturally with: Big Bluestem (Andropogon gerardii), Buffalograss (Bouteloua dactyloides), Canada Wild Rye (Elymus canadensis), Common Rush (Juncus effusus).