Rising gracefully from tufted clumps of rich green foliage, Carex grayi is a distinctive perennial, ornamental grass that adds long-lasting interest to the garden. Throughout the summer months, it unveils mid-green flower spikes, a delicate contrast against the verdant backdrop, which give way to spiky, pale green seedheads. Whether nestled at the front of a border or among other plants, especially compact perennials and grasses, or gracing the water's edge of a pond, this sedge adds a touch of sophistication to any reliably damp or shallow aquatic setting.