Sedges are grass-like weeds that can be hard to distinguish from turf grass because they look almost identical at first glance. But if you look a little closer, you’ll find that the major difference between grasses and sedges is that sedges have three-sided or triangular stems.

Are sedges considered grasses?

Sedges are grass-like weeds that can be hard to distinguish from turf grass because they look almost identical at first glance. But if you look a little closer, you’ll find that the major difference between grasses and sedges is that sedges have three-sided or triangular stems.

How do you identify sedge grass?

1. Yellow nutsedge has a yellow seed head, is common in northern zones, and has excellent cold tolerance.
2. Purple sedge has purple seed heads and dark green foliage.