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Carex plantaginea

Names

Common Names
Plantain-leaved sedge, Plantainleaf sedge, Seersucker sedge

Growth

Height
10-19.7 inches
Spread
12-18 inches
Growth Rate
Slow growth; up to about 8 inches per year

Appearance

Bloom Color
Brown, Burgundy, Copper, Red, Tan
Foliage Color
Green
Fall Foliage Color
Green

Environment

Hardiness Zones
Zones 5-8
Sunlight Requirements
Partial Sun to Partial Shade; not tolerant of Full Sun; tolerates Full Shade.
Soil Type
Moist, well-drained soil rich in organic matter, with a slightly acidic to neutral pH.
Soil Drainage
Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
Slightly acidic to neutral; tolerates acidic, alkaline, and neutral pH.

Lifecycle

Lifecycle
Perennial
Leaf Lifecycle
Evergreen broadleaf
Seasons of Interest
Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer

Wildlife

Attracts Wildlife
Attracts butterflies, other pollinators, and birds

References

Taxonomy

Taxonomic Rank
Species
Author
Lam.
Publication
Encycl. 3: 392 (1792)

Superior Taxa

Kingdom
Plantae
Subkingdom
Pteridobiotina
Phylum
Angiosperms
Order
Poales
Family
Cyperaceae
Genus
Carex

Synonyms

Anithista latifolia Carex latifolia Deweya plantaginea

References

Taxonomic data from World Flora Online, accessed June 20, 2024

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