Broom Sedge

Overview

Broom Sedge is a cool season, grass-like perennial native to North America. It has an attractive, bright green, upright foliage that reaches 1–3 ft in height with a spread of 2–5 ft. Its arching stems are loaded with delicate, swaying flower spikes that turn light brown as the seed heads mature. This species grows quickly and vigorously in moist soils, in full sun to partial shade, and tolerates drought quite well. It is great for providing backdrop height to perennial flowers, containers, and provides habitat for pollinators. Broom Sedge is also lovely in rain gardens, meadows, and woodland areas.

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