Carex plantaginea-Plantain Sedge June becoming shorter and more sparse

becoming shorter and more sparse as they ascend

making it a visual focal-point through the cold months

attracting birds and other small fauna all season long

delighting viewers with beautiful evidence that winter has finally gone

Color: Yellow

Carex plantaginea-Plantain Sedge June becoming shorter and more sparsePlantain 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. Its 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 Wet, Medium, Medium Dry Bloom Time: April, May, June Height: 1 ft