Carex plantaginea-Plantain Sedge

Plantain Sedge stands out among our native carexes with its broad, puckered leaves that add a unique texture to shady gardens and often remain evergreen through the winter. It’s small green flowers in the spring produce seeds that are a food source for birds. Its leaves are host to skipper butterflies and are deer resistant.

Sun: Partial, Shade

Soil: Medium, Medium-Dry, Dry

Bloom Time: April, May, June

Height: 8 in