Wood’s sedge
| Botanical Name | Carex woodii |
| Common Name | Wood’s sedge |
| Family | Cyperaceae |
| USDA Zone | 4 thru 8 |
| Light Requirement | Part Shade to Full Shade |
| Season(s) of interest | spring, summer, fall |
| Height and Spread | 8-16in x 12-18in (20-40cm x 30-45cm) |
| Flower Color | green |
| Attracts Wildlife | Hosts Caterpillars of Butterflies/Moths, Rarely Browsed by Mammalian Herbivores |
| Additional Information | Native to Chicago Region in mesic woodlands |
| Location in Lurie Garden | Southwest Dark Plate, Southeast Dark Plate |
