Carex (Sedges)

Carex plants are unsung heroes for garden wildlife, providing year-round shelter and food. Their dense clumps offer nesting material for birds like robins and wrens, while their seeds attract finches and sparrows. The foliage shelters ground beetles, spiders, and overwintering insects, which in turn become food for hedgehogs and birds. Many species thrive in damp soil, making them ideal for pond margins where they create habitat for frogs and dragonflies. Low-maintenance and versatile, Carex adds texture to borders, rain gardens, or containers while quietly supporting a healthier garden ecosystem.