Western native sedge with impressive large broad leaves, flowering spikes to 4′. Attractive for ornamental ponds. Prefers moist soil conditions. Carex amplifolia Big-leaf Sedge
Native rhizomatous sedge, common in wetlands across North America. Carex aquatilis v. aquatilis Water Sedge
Native west coast sedge, tufted on short rhizomes with pretty, drooping flower heads. Attractive for ornamental ponds. Common in wet meadows, marshes and lake shores. Carex aquatilis v. dives Sitka Sedge
Attractive native narrow-leaved sedge found in wet meadows and clearings of northern North America. Carex bebbii Bebb's Sedge
Attractive native sedge of marshes and wet meadows. Occurs sporadically across North America. Listed as sensitive in the state of Washington. Carex comosa Bristly Sedge
West Coast native tufted sedge of seasonal wetlands and wet meadows at low elevations. Listed as sensitive in the state of Washington. Carex densa Dense Sedge
Widespread native tufted sedge with narrow leaves and flower clusters that look like little stars. Carex echinata Star Sedge
Native sedge with narrow leaves to 3’ tall, found in shallow water areas and neutral bogs. Carex lasiocarpa Slender Wetland Sedge
Western native tufted sedge found in wet, sunny or partially shaded sites. Carex lenticularis Lakeshore Sedge
West Coast native evergreen sedge for moist to wet sites, rhizomatous and vigorous. Attractive sedge in mass, for shade or sun. In shallow water, creates important egg-laying habitat for amphibians. Containerize for ornamental ponds. Carex obnupta Slough Sedge
North American native sedge forming solid clumps in moist areas. Attractive light green foliage, flowering culms to 4′. Carex stipata Sawbeak Sedge
Native rhizomatous, mat-forming sedge of freshwater wetlands or streambanks. Carex vesicaria Inflated Sedge
Native clumping sedge found in moist meadows, marshes and ditches. Great potential rain garden plant. More common east of the Cascades but ours is from a Whatcom County population. Carex vulpinoidea Fox Sedge
Widespread native emergent with narrow dark green culms, rhizomatous and mat-forming in shallow water habitats. Creates important egg-laying habitat for amphibians. Containerize for ornamental ponds. Eleocharis palustris Common Spikerush
Widespread wetland grass. Creates important egg-laying habitat for amphibians. Glyceria borealis Small Floating Mannagrass
Rhizomatous native grass found in wet habitats across most of North America. Creates important egg-laying habitat for amphibians. Glyceria grandis Reed Mannagrass