Mead’s Sedge
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Carex meadii
Mead’s Sedge is a blue-green sedge native to prairies and open woodlands in the central United States. Seed heads will appear in April starting out as light green, turning darker as they mature and then finally to a tan when ripened. The seeds will often be food for birds such as Mourning Dove, Ring-necked Pheasant and wild Turkey among others. Skipper caterpillars feed on the leaves.
It is unusual in forming loose colonies of plants from long rhizomes, rather than tight tufts of leaves from short rhizomes. Additionally, this sedge will spread by seed when in the right conditions. Its vigorous root system assists in erosion control. Known for its ability to adapt to many different conditions. It tolerates drier soils and full sun better than most other sedges, but will also grow in moist soil and part shade.
Height: 1'-2'
Spread: 1.5’-2’
Bloom: May-June
Light: Full Sun-Dappled Shade
Water: Low-Medium
Zone: 3-8
Origin: Texas, central U.S.
Spring Shipping:
Orders are shipped within 10-15 business days. We will email you if there are expected delays.
When you order plants from our nursery, you can expect them to arrive in the best possible condition. Our team carefully packs each order using sturdy, biodegradable packaging materials.
Your plants' appearance may vary depending on the season and their current growth stage. We may cut back the leafy growth of some plants to prepare them for shipment and transplanting.
5 Gallon and Up: Any plant purchased to ship over 5 Gallons will be shipped bare root. This means we will remove the plant from its original pot, remove the soil surrounding the roots, and wrap the roots with a biodegradable plastic bag. This reduces weight and the likelihood of damage during shipping.
Once your plants arrive, it is essential to plant them as soon as possible. This will help them rebound and thrive. If you cannot plant immediately, water regularly and keep the roots off heat-conducting surfaces.
Newly transplanted plants often require more water until their roots are well established. Plan to water them 1-3 times weekly for the first few months.
