Plantainleaf Sedge
Carex plantaginea
Cyperaceae
Growth habit
Grass/Sedge
Native distribution
Native to the Finger Lakes Region, New. Brunsw. to SE. Manit., South to AL and TN
Location
Mundy Wildflower Garden, Floriculture War Memorial Trail, Treman Woodland Walk, Cayuta Lake, Fischer Old-growth Forest, McLean Bogs, Eames Bog, Tarr-Young Preserve
Source of plant
Bluebird Nursery Inc., RareFIND Nursery, North Creek Nurseries, Weinstock-Bluemel
Description
Leaves to 1" wide, with several prominent longitudinal ribs, the texture resembling seersucker fabric; plants form dense tufts of evergeen foliage.
USDA Hardiness Zone
4
Special characteristics
notable texture, foliage characteristics
Status
L4|S5|G5