sedge · design plant record

Carex grayi

Gray’s sedge

Starry seed clusters add texture at a damp planting edge.

Illustrations show a representative form; the detail view is a crop of the same artwork. Use the named factual source and exact cultivar for identification and purchase checks.

Height at maturity

0.61–0.91 m (2–3 ft)

Spread at maturity

0.43–0.61 m (1.4–2 ft)

Light

Sun / Part shade

Moisture

Moist, draining soil / Wet-soil tolerance (check details)

Source-reported USDA zones

5–9 · verify subzone and cultivar

Principal seasonal role

Spring, Summer, Autumn

Fit it to the site

Moist ground with tolerance of occasional flooding.

This is a damp-ground sedge, not a replacement for a dry gravel grass.

Keep the care in the decision

Remove damaged foliage and keep the root zone moist as it establishes.

Origin & safety checks

E. Canada to N. Central & E. U.S.A. Confirm local native range and restrictions.

Not a toxicity assessment. Verify the exact plant and any edible part with an appropriate local authority; keep uncertain plants away from ingestion.

Check current invasive restrictions with your local plant-health or extension authority. For pets, use the exact botanical name in a veterinary toxicity reference; for potential ingestion or exposure, get appropriate professional advice rather than relying on a design guide.