Awl-fruited Oval Sedge

About Awl-fruited Oval Sedge

Awl-fruited Oval Sedge (Carex tribuloides), also known as Blunt Broom Sedge, is a handsome wetland perennial with a lush, leafy appearance. Growing to a medium height of about three feet, it features soft, light-green blades that provide a refreshing splash of color in damp areas. Its flowering stems produce clusters of blunt, oval-shaped spikelets in mid-summer, typically blooming from June through August. Native to much of eastern North America, it is a common sight in wet prairies, bottomland forests, and along the edges of ponds. It thrives in full to partial sun and wet to medium-wet soils, making it a natural choice for rain gardens and bioswales. Like many sedges, it is a cool-season grower that puts on most of its growth in the spring and fall. It serves as an important host for various moths and skippers, while its abundant seeds are a favored food source for waterfowl and songbirds. This sedge is a reliable performer for any site where consistent moisture is available.