Sprengel’s sedge
| Botanical Name | Carex sprengelii |
| Common Name | Sprengel’s sedge |
| Family | Cyperaceae |
| USDA Zone | 3 thru 8 |
| Light Requirement | part shade to shade |
| Season(s) of interest | spring, summer, fall |
| Height and Spread | 12-20in x 12-18in (30-50cm x 30-45cm) |
| Flower Color | green |
| Attracts Wildlife | Hosts Caterpillars of Butterflies/Moths, Rarely Browsed by Mammalian Herbivores |
| Additional Information | Native to eastern North America including Illinois mesic woodlands |
| Location in Lurie Garden | Southwest Dark Plate |
