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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