A shade-loving perennial sedge that is native to thickets and dry woodland areas in Eastern and Central North America. 

Easily grown in average, dry to medium, well-drained soils in part shade to full shade. Prefers loose loams in dry soils in sun-dappled part shade. Most sedges prefer moist to wet soils, but not this one. Plants spread by rhizomes. Plants may self-seed in optimum growing conditions. Reaches heights of only 8" when in bloom.