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Seersucker Sedge

Carex plantaginea

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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 3–8Climate 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

Family
Cyperaceae
Climate
Arid, Subtropical

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Seersucker Sedge (Carex plantaginea) — Seersucker Sedge (Carex plantaginea) is a shade-tolerant perennial appreciated for its distinctly textured
Seersucker Sedge (Carex plantaginea) — This low-maintenance grass-like plant thrives in USDA zones 4-9
Seersucker Sedge (Carex plantaginea) — deep green leaves that resemble seersucker fabric
Seersucker Sedge (Carex plantaginea) — and reaches 12-18 inches in height and width
Seersucker Sedge (Carex plantaginea) — Hardy and visually appealing, it adds lushness to shady landscape designs
Seersucker Sedge (Carex plantaginea) — It's ideal for woodland gardens and ground cover, offering year-round interest and habitat for local fauna
Seersucker Sedge (Carex plantaginea) — dimpled leaves reminiscent of the puckered fabric its common name suggests
Seersucker Sedge (Carex plantaginea) — Seersucker Sedge (Carex plantaginea) presents a unique textural addition to any landscape design
Seersucker Sedge (Carex plantaginea) — plantaginea typically grows to a height and width of 8 to 12 inches
Seersucker Sedge (Carex plantaginea) — Its foliage sets a vibrant green backdrop
Seersucker Sedge (Carex plantaginea) — The slightly puckered leaves can reach up to 1 inch wide and 3 to 4 inches long
Seersucker Sedge (Carex plantaginea) — greenish-brown flower spikes appear in the spring
Seersucker Sedge (Carex plantaginea) — Seersucker Sedge prefers consistently moist
Seersucker Sedge (Carex plantaginea) — well-drained soils rich in organic matter
Seersucker Sedge (Carex plantaginea) — Seersucker Sedge is also low maintenance
Seersucker Sedge (Carex plantaginea) — It is a versatile ground cover that is well-suited for woodland gardens
Seersucker Sedge (Carex plantaginea) — and can tolerate dry spells once established
Seersucker Sedge (Carex plantaginea) — It is a perfect choice for clients looking to create a lush
Seersucker Sedge (Carex plantaginea) — while providing year-round visual interest and texture to their garden
Seersucker Sedge (Carex plantaginea) — naturalistic setting with minimal effort
Seersucker Sedge (Carex plantaginea) — white flowers in the garden
Seersucker Sedge (Carex plantaginea) — grass with white blooms
Seersucker Sedge (Carex plantaginea) — Seersucker Sedge (Carex plantaginea) is a shade-tolerant perennial appreciated for its distinctly textured; and reaches
Seersucker Sedge (Carex plantaginea) — grass for full or half or shade

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