Carex laxiflora, commonly known as Broad Loose-Flowered Sedge, is a semi-deciduous perennial grass native to a variety of habitats including moist to dry woodlands, forest edges, and meadows in the Eastern United States and Southeast Canada. It typically grows to a height of 2-3 feet (0.6-0.9 meters) and a width of 0.5 feet (0.2 meters), featuring arching green foliage and inconspicuous greenish-brown flowers that bloom in late spring to early summer. The plant’s flowers are not particularly showy, but its foliage adds texture to garden compositions.

Broad Loose-Flowered Sedge is valued for its adaptability to a range of light conditions and its usefulness as a ground cover in shaded areas. It is often used in naturalized plantings, rain gardens, and as a filler in shaded perennial borders. This sedge is relatively low-maintenance, requiring minimal care once established. It prefers part shade to full shade and can tolerate a range of soil moisture levels, though it thrives in medium to moist soils with good drainage. While generally disease-free, it can occasionally suffer from rust or root rot in overly wet conditions. It is not known for aggressive roots or significant invasiveness issues, making it a safe choice for most gardens.CC BY-SA 4.0