Carex bicknellii

C. bicknellii is a native sedge which grows in both dry upland prairies and wet river bottom prairies. It is more tolerant of dry soil than other sedges and will grow in full sun to partial shade. The flowering heads of this sedge grow up to 3 ft. high, greatly exceeding the narrow grass-like leaves of the foliage. The seedheads are not as showy as some of the other sedges and are short-lived.