Carex lupulina | Hop Sedge | Bareroot
Carex lupulina – Hop Sedge for Wet Gardens & Natural Landscapes
Bring structure and texture to your garden with Carex lupulina (Hop Sedge), a versatile native sedge that thrives in wet soils. Its bold green foliage is topped with distinctive, spiky seed heads in late spring and summer, adding unique visual interest and providing food for wetland birds. With its rhizomatous root system, Hop Sedge is excellent for naturalizing areas, stabilizing soil, and enhancing biodiversity.
Highlights
Wetland Specialist – Perfect for water gardens, pond edges, and damp meadows.
Unique Seed Heads – Bright green spikes in summer resemble medieval ornaments.
Wildlife Value – Seeds feed ducks, coots, and other wetland birds.
Spreading Growth – Rhizomatous roots help naturalize landscapes.
Low Maintenance – Thrives with minimal care once established.
🌱 Planting Information🌱
Hardiness Zones: 3–9
Sunlight: Full Sun, Part Shade
Season of Interest: Spring, Summer, Fall
Bloom Time: June–August
Bloom Color: Green to Brown
Height: 2'–4'
Spread: 1'–2'
Water Needs: Average to High
Maintenance: Low
Soil Type: Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pH: Acid, Neutral
Soil Drainage: Poorly Drained, Moist but Well-Drained
Hop Sedge is a hardy, adaptable native perennial — an excellent choice for naturalized gardens, wetland restorations, or any space that celebrates water and wildlife.