ivory sedge

 

Botanical Name Carex eburnea
Common Name ivory sedge
Family Cyperaceae
USDA Zone 3 thru 8
Light Requirement Part Shade to Full Shade
Season(s) of interest spring, summer, fall
Height and Spread 6-10in x 12-18in (15-25cm x 30-45cm)
Flower Color tan
Attracts Wildlife Hosts Caterpillars of Butterflies/Moths, Rarely Browsed by Mammalian Herbivores
Additional Information Native to Chicago Region in dry woodlands
Location in Lurie Garden Southwest Dark Plate