Dunhead Sedge

Overview

Dunhead Sedge is a perennial herb found in moist woodlands and meadows across North America. It grows in clumps up to 20 inches tall with evergreen foliage and produces inconspicuous brown flowers from June to July. Its leaves are narrow and simple, with multiple sharp points, and its fruit is a green-brown nut-like achene. The common name denotes its thick, rounded heads, which help give it a unique look. Dunhead sedge is a valuable wildlife plant, attracting a variety of species from songbirds to butterflies. It's also great for native pollinators of all shapes and sizes, and is an ideal garden groundcover.

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