Carex plantaginea

Seersucker Sedge

Shiny deep green leaves are unusually broad (to 1 1/8") and puckered like Christmas ribbon. An excellent, mostly evergreen (the basal foliage overwinters) groundcover for average to moist shade, provides unique texture. Flowers occur in early to mid-spring, thin and black-tipped, not especially showy. Found in moist woods from Canada to Alabama.

Height

8-10 Inches

Spread

10-12 Inches

USDA Hardiness Zone 4-8

Growing and Maintenance Tips

Grows well in part or full shade in moist to average soil. Tolerates a dry shady site, but will not spread as freely.

Characteristics & Attributes

Attributes

•	Container
•	Native to Northeast
•	Ground Cover
•	Dry Shade
•	Rock Garden
•	Moist Shade
•	Edging

Exposure

•	Shade
•	Part Sun

Growth Rate

•

Medium

Season of Interest (Flowering)

•	Early Spring

Soil Moisture Needs

•	Average
•	Moist

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