Skip to content

Greensheath Sedge

Carex feta

Design with this plant

Overview

Greensheath Sedge (Carex feta) is a hardy perennial grass-like plant, thriving in USDA zones 5-9. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and partial to full shade, growing to a height of 6-12 inches with a similar spread. Its fine-textured, deep green foliage forms dense, tufted mounds, offering a lush groundcover. Ideal for naturalistic plantings and woodland gardens, the plant is low-maintenance and provides year-round interest.

Sun HalfWater High, MediumZones 7–9Climate Temperate
Greensheath Sedge (Carex feta) — Greensheath Sedge (Carex feta) is a hardy perennial grass-like plant, thriving in USDA zones 5-9
Greensheath Sedge (Carex feta) — well-drained soils and partial to full shadeGreensheath Sedge (Carex feta) — growing to a height of 6-12 inches with a similar spread

Culture

Sun
Half
Water
High, Medium
USDA zones
7–9

Shape & size

Mature height
1–1.5 Ft.

Classification

Family
Cyperaceae
Climate
Temperate

See full data, regional cultivation notes, full-resolution photos, and design tools. Build a client presentation around this plant.

Start your 14-day trial

Photos (3)

Greensheath Sedge (Carex feta) — Greensheath Sedge (Carex feta) is a hardy perennial grass-like plant, thriving in USDA zones 5-9
Greensheath Sedge (Carex feta) — well-drained soils and partial to full shade
Greensheath Sedge (Carex feta) — growing to a height of 6-12 inches with a similar spread

Related plants

Miniature Sedge (Carex Conica 'The Beatles') — Carex conica 'The Beatles' is a compact ornamental grass with fine-textured

Miniature Sedge

Carex Conica 'The Beatles'

Half · Zones 7–9

Creek Sedge (Carex Amphibola) — Carex amphibola, commonly known as Creek Sedge, is a versatile perennial grass

Creek Sedge

Carex Amphibola

Full · Zones 3–9

Blue Sedge (Carex Flacca) — Blue Sedge (Carex flacca), a hardy perennial grass-like plant, features powdery blue-green foliage

Blue Sedge

Carex Flacca

Full · Zones 4–11

Fox Sedge (Carex Vulpinoidea) — Carex vulpinoidea, commonly known as Fox Sedge, adds a touch of wild grace to landscapes

Fox Sedge

Carex Vulpinoidea

Full · Zones 3–9

Eastern Star Sedge (Carex Radiata) — Eastern Star Sedge, Carex radiata, is a North American native perennial grass, thriving in zones 4-9

Eastern Star Sedge

Carex Radiata

Full · Zones 3–9

Baby Tut® Umbrella Grass (Cyperus involucratus) — Proven Winners - Graceful Grasses® Baby Tut® - Umbrella Grass - Cyperus involucratus plant details

Baby Tut® Umbrella Grass

Cyperus involucratus