quill sedge
Carex tenera
USDA zones3 to 6
SunHandles partial sun to partial shade
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Sizeup to 3 feet tall
- Habit
- Grass/grass-like
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Bloom color
- Not applicable
- Foliage color
- Green
Notes
Quill sedge (Carex tenera) is a grass for woodland edges, naturalized areas, and shade gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 3, or down to -40°F (-40°C). This plant likes part sun or part shade and average moisture. It grows up to 36 inches tall and has green foliage. The plant blooms from mid to late spring into early summer.
Pairs well with Fernleaf peony, White fringe tree, and Amazing Grace tulip.
Native range
AL, AR, CT, DC, and 32 more places. See all 36
AL, AR, CT, DC, GA, IA, IL, IN, KY, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NY, OH, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY; NB, and NS.