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Plantain-Leaved Sedge

Carex plantaginea, Cyperaceae

Zones
4–8
Layer
Ground Cover
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Slow

Guild Roles

Ground CoverBeneficial Insect HabitatMulch Maker

Growing Conditions

Sun

Partial Shade (preferred)Full Shade (preferred)

Water

Moderate (established)High (seedling)

Soil pH

5 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Richardson's AlumrootHeuchera richardsonii
Beneficial Insect HabitatNutrient Accumulation
Indian PinkSpigelia marilandica
Nurse PlantBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

Eastern Few-fruited SedgeCarex oligocarpa

Closely related sedges with overlapping niches compete for space and nutrients in woodland settings

Uses

Functions

Erosion ControlWoodland GroundcoverWildlife HabitatSoil Stabilization

Common Questions

What zones does Plantain-Leaved Sedge grow in?

Plantain-Leaved Sedge grows in USDA hardiness zones 4 through 8.

What are good companion plants for Plantain-Leaved Sedge?

Good companions for Plantain-Leaved Sedge include Richardson's Alumroot, Indian Pink.

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