Carex socialis

Sedge - Low Woodland

Low Woodland Sedge is a rhizomatous Carex which produces long narrow arching green leaves. The semi-evergreen foliage is soft and flowing, looking like a green wave in woodland locations. Carex socialis thrives in wet sites and makes an attractive setting for taller flowering shade perennials. ‘Carex King’ James Brown of New Moon Nursery points out that it “looks like Nasella but likes moist soil and part shade.” Bruce Crawford says “it’s like hair on the face of the forest.”

Height

18 Inches

Spread

18 Inches

USDA Hardiness Zone

Characteristics & Attributes

Attributes

•	Deer Resistant
•	Erosion Control
•	Full Shade
•	Green Roof Plants
•	Groundcover
•	Lawn Alternative
•	Native
•	Native - Straight Species
•	Rain Garden Plants
•	Semi-Evergreen

Winter Interest

•

Foliage

Soil Conditions

•	Average
•	Moist
•	Wet

Bloom Time

•

Spring

Exposure

•	Full Shade
•	Partial Shade/Shade Tolerant

Tolerance

•	Clay Soil Tolerant
•	Dry Shade Tolerant
•	Wet Site Tolerant

Foliage Color

•

Green

Grass Season

•	Cool Season

Similar Plants to Carex socialis

Carex pensylvanica
Pennsylvania Sedge

Carex appalachica
Appalachian Sedge

Carex albicans
White-tinged Sedge