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Seersucker sedge, Carex plantaginea, is a unique native perennial that is perfect for adding textural interest to your shade garden! Its glossy green leaves are peculiar for a sedge – flat, wide, and slightly wrinkled. Its broad leaf blades can grow up to an inch wide, contrasting the more delicate, wispy foliage of other sedges. In spring, seersucker sedge produces spikes of interesting deep purple or brown flowers. This plant can grow 6-12 inches tall and 10-12 inches wide.
Like many native sedges, seersucker sedge is a must-have for wildlife and pollinator gardens. It is a host plant for several butterflies and attracts seed-eating birds. Use seersucker sedge as a clumping, mounded groundcover beneath the shade of trees and shrubs. Grow it with ferns and woodland wildflowers for a stunning shady border. The tufted form of seersucker sedge is ideal for lining walkways or jazzing up containers.
Seersucker Sedge Grass Care
Seersucker sedge can grow in partial to full shade. It prefers rich, moist, and well-drained soil and is a good candidate for planting in rocky soils. This plant is excellent for erosion control on slopes. Seersucker sedge grows best in soils with a slightly acidic to neutral pH. Amend your soil with compost and apply a slow-release fertilizer annually in spring. Once established, seersucker sedge is somewhat drought tolerant and will need little to no additional watering. If growing in containers, keep the pot well watered.
Although semi-evergreen, some foliage may turn brown over winter. Prune seersucker sedge to the ground in winter to make room for the new spring growth. Seersucker sedge has shallow rhizomes that can be easily divided in spring. Provide additional winter protection to container-grown seersucker sedge by moving the container to a sheltered, unheated location in winter.
Seersucker Sedge Grass Spacing
Seersucker sedge will slowly spread to form neat colonies. Plant this perennial 10-12” apart in your garden. Seersucker sedge can be grown in containers alongside other shade-loving perennials and annuals. Plant it in a pot that is at least 2-3” wider than its root system.
Seersucker Sedge Grass Information
USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 - 8 |
Plant Type: |
Light Exposure: Partial Sun (5 - 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight) |
Mature Height: 6 - 12 Inches |
Mature Spread: 10 - 12 Inches |
Spacing: 10 - 12 Inches |
Habit: Clumping, Mounded, Upright |
Flower Color(s): Purple |
Flower Description: Purple Shades |
Bloom Period: Spring |
Foliage Type: Evergreen |
Foliage Color(s): Green |
Foliage Description: Spring Shades |
Seasonal Interest: Spring Flowering |
Watering: Average |
Resists: N/A |
Tolerates: N/A |
Attracts: Birds, Butterflies |
Container Role: |
Uses: Mass Planting |
Features: Attracts Pollinators, Foliage Interest |
Brand: |
Common Name: Seersucker Sedge Grass |
Other Name(s): Sedges, Plantain-leafed Sedge, Broad-leafed Sedge |
Scientific Name: Carex plantaginea |
- SKU:
- 1231013833-pc
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.

Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts

Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts

Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts

Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons

Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons

Also Known As:
#5 Container
5 Gallon
Plant Age:
~3-4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 20" - 60"
Pot Size:
~11" H x 10 1/2” W
Volume:
3.5 - 4 gallons

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Pre-ordered plants are scheduled to ship in Spring 2025. We carefully plan our shipping dates based on your USDA Plant Hardiness Zone to ensure optimal planting conditions upon arrival. Want it sooner/later? Reach out, and we'll try our best to accommodate.
Estimated ship week for pre-ordered plants will ship based on growing zones as shown below.
Growing Zone | Estimated Ship Week |
---|---|
Zone 10 | March 24th |
Zone 9 | March 31st |
Zone 8 | April 7th |
Zone 7 | April 14th |
Zone 6b | April 21st |
Zone 6a | April 28th |
Zone 5b | May 5th |
Zone 5a | May 12th |
Zone 4 | May 19th |
Zone 3 | May 26th |
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Plants that are currently in stock typically ship within 2-7 business days after your order is placed.
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This plant cannot be shipped to the following states: AK, HI. These restrictions apply only to this specific plant due to agricultural regulations or other limitations. Other plants may still be available for shipping to these states.
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