Leavenworth's Texas Sedge
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Carex leavenworthii
An attractive, evergreen, fine-textured clump-forming sedge. Sprays of flowers are produced in mid-to-late April on long, wiry stems that tend to lean soon after they finish blooming. The plants eventually grow a flush of new foliage from their crowns that fills out the form of the plant by July. In the wild, Leavenworth’s sedge grows in dry, open woodlands but has proven to be quite tolerant and adaptable to the average garden soils. More drought tolerant than other sedges.
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.
Height: 6”-12"
Spread: 6"-12"
Bloom: March-May (seed head)
Light: Full Sun, Part Sun, Dappled Shade
Water: Low, Medium
Zone: 6, 7, 8, 9
Origin: Texas
Deer Resistant: Yes
Spring Shipping:
Orders are shipped within 7-10 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.
