Carex bulbostylis, commonly known as False Hair Sedge or Eastern Narrowleaf Sedge, is a perennial herb that thrives in a variety of habitats including prairies, deciduous forests, floodplains, and disturbed areas such as roadsides and grazed meadows, particularly in calcareous soils. It is native to the south-central and southeastern United States, from eastern Texas and Oklahoma to Mississippi, and has a disjunct population in southwestern Tennessee. This sedge typically forms dense clumps and reaches heights of 10 to 30 inches (25 to 76 cm). Its narrow, grass-like leaves and inconspicuous greenish-brown flowers, which appear in late spring to early summer, are not particularly showy, but they provide texture and interest in a naturalistic garden setting.

False Hair Sedge is valued for its adaptability to various soil types, including those with poor drainage, and its ability to thrive in both full sun and partial shade. It is often used in rain gardens, as a ground cover in wet areas, and for erosion control along stream banks and slopes. While it is not known for aggressive roots or serious disease problems, it can self-seed prolifically under ideal conditions, which should be considered when planting in smaller spaces.CC BY-SA 4.0