Bent Northern Sedge

Carex deflexa var. deflexa

Bent Northern Sedge is a spreading perennial plant native to northern parts of Europe, Asia, and North America. Its tall, densely-clumped stems are often cloaked with long, bright-green leaves. Its inconspicuous flowers are greenish-brown and bloom from May through August. This species tolerates moist to wet conditions and is typically found on moist meadows, pond edges, and in marshes and stream banks. It adds a great deal of texture to gardens and is often used as an ornamental plant. Bent Northern Sedge provides excellent year-round cover, food, and nesting habitat for wildlife.