Short’s sedge
| Botanical Name | Carex shortiana |
| Common Name | Short’s sedge |
| Family | Cyperaceae |
| USDA Zone | 4 thru 8 |
| Light Requirement | sun to shade |
| Season(s) of interest | spring, summer, fall |
| Height and Spread | 18-30in x 18-24in (45-75cm x 45-60cm) |
| Flower Color | green |
| Attracts Wildlife | Hosts Caterpillars of Butterflies/Moths, Rarely Browsed by Mammalian Herbivores |
| Additional Information | Native to eastern and central North America including Illinois woodlands |
| Location in Lurie Garden | Southwest Light Plate |
