Carex plantaginea-Plantain Sedge Purple The entire plant is reportedly

The entire plant is  reportedly edible

Plantain Sedge stands out among our native carexes with its broad

lending an understated charm to the shade garden

Merrybells are among the first natives to emerge in the spring

Height: 8 ft

Carex plantaginea-Plantain Sedge Purple The entire plant is reportedlyPlantain Sedge stands out among our native carexes with its broad, puckered leaves that add a unique texture to shady gardens and often remain evergreen through the winter. Its small green flowers in the spring produce seeds that are a food source for birds. Its leaves are host to skipper butterflies and are deer resistant. Sun: Partial, Shade Soil: Medium Wet, Medium, Medium Dry Bloom Time: April, May, June Height: 1 ft