Cyperaceae
Awlfruit sedge
Carex stipata
Also known as Vignea stipata, Carex stipata, Pointed sedge, Loncoperis stipata
Zones 4–9Sun Partial SunWater ModerateCare Moderate
Native Plants · Sedge · Native · Clumping · Rain Garden · Pond Edge · Winter Interest · Wildlife Food · Moisture Loving · Awl Fruit
Pet-safeAttracts pollinators
Currently out of stock everywhereStock updated 9/6/2026
This native sedge forms attractive clumps in moist, partially shaded areas and is excellent for rain gardens or pond edges. Water regularly to maintain consistent soil moisture, especially during establishment. The distinctive seed heads provide winter interest and food for wildlife.
Growing conditions
The details behind the basics
- Daily light
- 4 hours
- Watering
- Water regularly to maintain moist soil conditions · Keep consistently moist
- Maintenance
- Moderate
- Soil
- loam
- Soil pH
- 4.9–7.9
- Temperature
- -30°F to 95°F
- Cycle
- Perennial
- Propagation
- Seed
Hardiness
USDA 4a-9b
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Form & growth
Mature size and habit
- Mature height
- 12 in – 2.5 ft
- Spread
- 18 in
- Spacing
- 15 in apart
- Growth rate
- Slow
- Root depth
- Medium
- Flowers
- No
- Foliage
- Green · Coarse
Ecology & origin
Where it belongs and what it brings
- Native to
- Alabama, Alaska, Alberta, Arizona, British Columbia, California, China South-Central, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District Of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Japan, Kansas, Kentucky
- Attracts
- Birds
Sources: trefle, usda
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