Plantain Leaved Sedge
Plantain Leaved Sedge, Carex plantaginea, is an ornamental woodland sedge with wide, bright green leaves. Showy flower spikes on purple stems arise in spring, floating above the low-growing foliage. Also known as Seersucker Sedge …
Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
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Soil Moisture | Dry, Medium |
Sun Exposure | Partial, Shade |
Height | 6" - 2' |
Bloom Color | Green |
Bloom Time | Apr, May, June |
Spacing | 1' |
Hardiness Zones | 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
Root Type | Rhizome |
Benefits | Deer Resistant |
Plantain Leaved Sedge, Carex plantaginea, is an ornamental woodland sedge with wide, bright green leaves. Showy flower spikes on purple stems arise in spring, floating above the low-growing foliage. Also known as Seersucker Sedge, the unusually broad leaves are conspicuously puckered, and somewhat evergreen as well. A good border plant along the woodland trail or mixed in a low-growing shade garden. Plantain Leaved Sedge requires a rich, well-drained soil in light to medium shade.