Plantain-leaved Sedge

Plantain-leaved Sedge

Carex plantaginea

This ornamental grass forms a spreading clump is valued for its texture, movement, and four-season presence in the mixed border or mass planting.

  • Bold foliage provides strong textural contrast in the mixed border from spring through winter.
  • Flower heads add a secondary layer of ornament through summer and autumn.
  • Leave stems standing through winter for wildlife value and structural interest; cut back hard to 10–15 cm in early spring.
  • Best in partial shade with moist, well-drained soil.
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Plant Characteristics

Sunlight
Partial shade
Soil Moisture
Well-drained, Moist
Hardiness Zone
4 – 4
Mature Height (meters)
20.0 – 25.0
Mature Spread (meters)
30.0 – 40.0
Growth Rate
Medium
Foliage Colour
Green
Bloom Time
Spring
Habit
Spreading
Deer Resistant
Growing & Maintenance Tips
Grows well in partial to full shade in a moist to average soil. Tolerates a dry, shady site, but will not spread as freely as other sedges.

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