: any of a family (Cyperaceae, the sedge family) of usually tufted monocotyledonous marsh plants differing from the related grasses in having achenes and solid stems
especially
: any of a cosmopolitan genus (Carex)
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White clover, windmill grass, native sedges, and path rush are examples of plants that can serve as turf alternatives in hard-to-grow areas.
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Markis Hill,
Kansas City Star,
28 June 2026
Pennsylvania sedge is best started from plugs in larger areas, as the seed is slow to germinate.
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Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 June 2026
For partial shade, heuchera, sedges, hosta, or low-growing native perennials may be better choices.
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Sj McShane,
Martha Stewart,
19 June 2026
There are over 2,000 species of sedges (Carex) and many thrive in the shade.
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Lauren David,
Southern Living,
4 June 2026
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Markis Hill,
Kansas City Star,
28 June 2026
Pennsylvania sedge is best started from plugs in larger areas, as the seed is slow to germinate.
—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 June 2026
For partial shade, heuchera, sedges, hosta, or low-growing native perennials may be better choices.
—
Sj McShane,
Martha Stewart,
19 June 2026
There are over 2,000 species of sedges (Carex) and many thrive in the shade.
—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
4 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for sedge
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“Sedge.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sedge. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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sedge
noun
: any of a family of plants of marshy areas that are related to the grasses and have solid often three-sided stems
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