rosy sedge
| Botanical Name | Carex rosea |
| Common Name | rosy sedge |
| Family | Cyperaceae |
| USDA Zone | 4 thru 8 |
| Light Requirement | part shade to full shade |
| Season(s) of interest | spring, summer |
| Height and Spread | 8-16in x 12-18in (20-40cm x 30-45cm) |
| Flower Color | green-pink |
| Attracts Wildlife | skipper host, rarely browsed by mammalian herbivores |
| Additional Information | native to eastern North America including Illinois woodlands |
| Location in Lurie Garden | Southwest Dark Plate |
