Eastern Star Sedge (Carex Radiata) | Indigenous Plant | This Land

Eastern Star Sedge

Carex Radiata

[ KAR-ex ray-dee-AY-tah ]

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Growing Conditions

Light ◑ Part Shade–Shade
Height ▲ 1–2 ft
Moisture 💧 Moist–Medium
Soil ◎ Humus-rich, moist
Bloom ❀ Spring (Apr–May)
Color Green/Brown (inconspicuous)

Wildlife Value & Uses

Habitat structure for ground-nesting insects songbird cover; caterpillar host
Groundcover in shade erosion control

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Sources & References

USDA PLANTS, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center

Last updated: April 22, 2026