hairy-leaved sedge
| Botanical Name | Carex hirsutella |
| Common Name | hairy-leaved sedge |
| Family | Cyperaceae |
| USDA Zone | 4 thru 8 |
| Light Requirement | full sun to part shade |
| Season(s) of interest | spring, summer, fall |
| Height and Spread | 1-2ft x 1-1.5ft (30-60cm x 30-45cm) |
| Flower Color | green |
| Attracts Wildlife | skipper host, rarely browsed by mammalian herbivores |
| Additional Information | Native to eastern and central North America including Illinois prairie/woodland edge |
| Location in Lurie Garden | Southwest Dark Plate |
