Carex plantaginea

Seersucker sedge

  • Native
  • Shiny bright green leaves
  • Butterfly attractor
  • Birds love the seeds!

  • Category: Ornamental Grass
  • Hardiness Zone: 4-8
  • Height: 6-12 in
  • Spread: 10-12 in

Purchase options for Seersucker sedge

  • Size: #1 -
  • Status: BeautiFULL
  • Availability: In Stock

$24.00


Carex plantaginea, is an ornamental woodland sedge with 1” wide, bright green leaves. In the spring, flower spikes rise above the foliage with dainty purple blooms. 

Attributes
Native
Ornamental Grass
Foliage Color
Green
Attracts Wildlife
Attracts Butterflies
Attracts Songbirds
Flower Color
Purple
Season of Interest (Flowering)
Spring
Exposure
Partial Sun
Partial Shade
Growing Tips for Carex plantaginea

Plant in partial shade/partial sun. Can tolerate rocky/dry soil, but prefers moist soil. In the garden, cut plants back in late winter before new year's growth appears.