Seersucker Sedge
Carex plantaginea
Overview
Seersucker Sedge (Carex plantaginea) is a shade-tolerant perennial appreciated for its distinctly textured, broad, deep green leaves that resemble seersucker fabric. This low-maintenance grass-like plant thrives in USDA zones 4-9, enjoys moist, well-drained soil, and reaches 12-18 inches in height and width. It's ideal for woodland gardens and ground cover, offering year-round interest and habitat for local fauna. Hardy and visually appealing, it adds lushness to shady landscape designs.
Sun Full, Half, ShadeWater MediumZones 3–8Type GrassClimate Arid, Subtropical
Culture
- Sun
- Full, Half, Shade
- Water
- Medium
- USDA zones
- 3–8
Shape & size
- Mature height
- 8–12 Inches
- Mature width
- 8–12 Inches
Classification
- Type
- Grass
- Family
- Cyperaceae
- Climate
- Arid, Subtropical
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