Dagger-Leaf Rush

Dagger-leaf rush is a perennial rush native to western North America, commonly found in wet meadows, seeps, streambanks, and seasonally saturated soils. It forms dense clumps of stiff, upright stems with flat, sword-shaped leaves, distinguishing it from many round-stemmed rushes. Small, brownish flower clusters emerge from the side of the stem in late spring to summer and provide food and cover for wildlife. Dagger-leaf rush is tolerant of flooding and fluctuating water levels, making it a reliable species for wetland restoration, bioswales, and riparian plantings.