Carex plantaginea-Plantain Sedge Purple Can spread rhizomatically to form

Can spread rhizomatically to form a dense ground cover

Plantain Sedge stands out among our native carexes with its broad

lance-shaped leaves are a rich green color and provide a lush backdrop for its striking inflorescences

Height- 3 ft

Merrybells are among the first natives to emerge in the spring

Carex plantaginea-Plantain Sedge Purple Can spread rhizomatically to formPlantain 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