This versatile, grass-like sedge is a great choice for groundcovers in moist to dry shade gardens.
Pollinator Type
Caterpillars, beetles
Plant Type
Herbaceous perennial
Zone
4 to 8
Height
1 ft.
Spread
1 ft.
Light
Shade, Partial Shade
Moisture Requirement
Dry Soil, Medium Soil, Wet Soil
Bloom Color
Green
Bloom Time
May
Design Considerations
Use as a groundcover.
Care and Maintenance
Tolerant of variable moisture conditions. Spreads through rhizomes. Plants tend to flop in the summer before new growth in the fall. Cut back dead foliage to 2 inches in late winter.
Pest and Diseases
No major issues, but leaf spot and smut can occur.
Establishment and Propagation
Starting from seed not recommended. Start from plugs and allow to spread.
Commercial Availability
Rarely available.
Alternative Plant Selections
Pennsylvania sedge
Native Status
Illinois native statewide.
Fall Color
Insignificant
Growth habit
Perennial sedge that forms dense clumps of thin, grass-like leaves.
Number of Caterpillars that Use this as a Host Plant
