Greater straw sedge prefers a bit of shade and rich, moist soil. In Missouri, it is fairly common and can be found growing in bottomland forests, swamps, wet prairies, fens, and pond margins. This is a clump-forming sedge that spreads primarily by seed.

Uses: Rain gardens, flowerbed border, deer tolerant
Bloom time: May - July

Height: 2 to 3 feet
Space: 1 to 2 feet

Sun: Sun to shade (requires more moisture in sun)
Moisture: Average to wet