
plantain sedge
Carex plantaginea (plantain sedge) has unusually broad leaves for a sedge, with a red-purple tint near their base. When it blooms seed-like clusters appear at the tip of the plant stalks.
This is a native sedge that is rare within Cook County.
Botanical Name | Carex plantaginea |
Common Name | plantain sedge |
Family | Cyperaceae |
USDA Zone | 4 thru 8 |
Light Requirement | Part Sun to Full Shade |
Season(s) of interest | spring, fall, winter |
Height and Spread | 0.5-1ft x 0.5-1ft (15-30cm x 15-30cm) |
Flower Color | Minimal Yellow, Black Tipped |
Attracts Wildlife | Provides Food for Birds, Hosts Caterpillars of Butterflies/Moths, Rarely Browsed by Mammalian Herbivores |
Additional Information | Native to Chicago Region. |
Location in Lurie Garden | East Dark Plate |
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