Ivory Sedge
Soil Type | Gravel, Loam, Sand |
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Soil Moisture | Dry, Medium |
Sun Exposure | Partial, Shade |
Height | 6" - 1' |
Bloom Color | Green |
Bloom Time | May, June |
Spacing | 1' |
Hardiness Zones | 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
Root Type | Fibrous |
Benefits | Deer Resistant |
Carex eburnea, or Ivory Sedge, reaches a height of only six inches. The dense clumps of fine green leaves take on a spherical shape, covered with ivory-green flower tufts in early spring. The soft, spherical appearance of this sedge belies its tough nature and adaptability to heat and drought. A wonderful naturalizer, Ivory Sedge is an excellent ground cover or lawn alternative. In the wild this distinctive plant grows in conifer or mixed forests, often on limestone bluffs, making it a good candidate for planting between stones or pavers, in dry soils and semi-shade.