Carex Blanda

Woodland Sedge is a rhizomatous perennial sedge that matures into compact mounded clumps. The shiny, deep green foliage is evergreen and up to 8” long. In late spring, attractive green flower spikes are displayed above the leaves. Plants occur in partial sun to partial shade in moist to mesic soils. This sedge has excellent landscape potential as a ground cover for woodlands or shade gardens.

Woodland Sedge is a useful ground cover for a Shade Garden. It is especially effective when Grouping or Massed with spring wildflowers, low-growing bulbs, or ferns. The unique leaf texture allows this sedge to serve as an eye-catching Accent. Plants provide Erosion Control and Winter Interest and are appropriate for Deer-Resistant Plantings, Low-Maintenance Plantings, Restoration Projects, and Wildlife Gardens.

This sedge is an excellent native substitute for the popular Asian groundcovers Liriope muscari and Ophiopogon japonicus.

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Height: 2’
Spread: 2’
Bloom: April-May
Light: Part Shade, Full Shade
Water: Low to Medium
Zone: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Origin: North America