Life History Populations of Waterfall s sedge vary in size from few to approximately 100 individuals. May. Habitat Waterfall's sedge grows on mesic slopes with shale parent material.
Soils typically are sandy loams with a layer of leaf litter.
Mature oak-pine forests with a sparse understory are the usual habitat for this species. However, the perigynia of female flowers are concealed by the scales in James's sedge. Further research is needed to understand the life history of Waterfall s sedge. Sites that harbor Waterfalls sedge should be protected from clear-cutting and forest conversion. Leaf blades are light yellow to green and arch upward from the base.