Carex Plantaginea 1 Gal

Seersucker Sedge, Plantain-leaved Sedge

Carex plantaginea

WNC native species. Unusually, these have wide, strappy foliage with a seersucker texture. Showy, flowering spikes are dark purple-brown tipped with yellow.

Clump-forming perennials that prefer moist, well-draining soil high in organic matter. Mixes well with other shade-preferring woodland plants.

Ruffled grouse and Wild turkey enjoy eating the seeds.

8”T, Zones 3-8.