Harford's Sedge

Carried by 1 nurseries

Estimated plant range Estimated plant range

Data provided by the participants of the Consortium of California Herbaria

View additional distribution information on the Jepson eflora

Plant description

Harford's Sedge (Carex harfordii) is a native grass that grows in northern, southern and central California. It tends to grow in wet places, at elevations from 0-2000 feet.

Plant overview

Plant type

Grass

Color

Brown

Special uses

Containers

Landscaping information

Sun

Partial Shade

Water

Moderate, High

Natural setting

Site type

Wet places

Plant communities

Closed-cone Pine Forest, Mixed Evergreen Forest, North Coastal Coniferous Forest, Northern Coastal Scrub, Forest, Wetland-Riparian

Wildlife supported

Caterpillars

Butterflies

Butterflies and moths supported

0 confirmed and 7 likely

Confirmed Likely

See all

American Ear Moth

Amphipoea americana

Common Ringlet

Coenonympha tullia

Olive Green Cutworm Moth

Dargida procinctus

Elachista cucullata

Alternative names

Common names:

Harford's Sedge

Sources

Visit About Us for general information about our data sources and terms of use.