Carex plantaginea
Carex plantaginea, known as Plantainleaf sedge, is an evergreen perennial ornamental plant from the Cyperaceae family. It prefers part shade and medium water conditions, growing to a height of 0.2-0.4 meters. This sedge is suitable for USDA zones 5-8 and thrives in loamy, peaty, or sandy soils. It blooms with green and brown flowers in April and May. It is not fragrant, not toxic, and does not attract pollinators.
Light
Partial shade
Watering
Medium water
Soil
Loamy, Peaty, Sandy
Height
0.2–0.4 m
Spread
0.3–0.5 m
Zones
5–8
Flower colors
Plantainleaf sedge prefers part shade and medium water conditions. It is suitable for USDA zones 5-8 and reaches a height of 0.2-0.4 meters. The preferred soil types are loamy, peaty, and sandy.
This evergreen perennial produces inconspicuous flowers in shades of green and brown during the spring months of April and May. It is not fragrant, not toxic, and does not attract pollinators. Its grass-like foliage provides texture and interest.