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Carex plantaginea

Carex plantaginea
Plantain-leaf Sedge

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Beautiful young plants received quickly and immediately planted on my slope in the shade. The growth is slow but the plants cover well, I will put other varieties that grow faster.

Jean-Pierre, 15/03/2016

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A lovely undergrowth species forming a rounded clump, with broad, vibrant green evergreen foliage.
Height at maturity
30 cm
Spread at maturity
30 cm
Exposure
Partial shade, Shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -29°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Recommended planting time March to May, September to October
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Flowering time June to July
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Description

Carex plantaginea is a lovely evergreen species with wide bright green foliage forming a rounded clump. The very fine stems bear a small black spike at their tip. It is an excellent companion for ferns such as Polystichum, Asplenium, and Athyrium, to create a beautiful ground cover scene in the undergrowth, illuminated by a few daffodils or bluebells.

We have planted it on the slopes bordering a small path lined with trees, alongside Geranium nodosum, Geranium macrorrhizum 'Spessart', Epimedium rubrum, and Heuchera. Among the 1000 species of sedges growing around the world, you are sure to find one that suits you.

Carex plantaginea in pictures

Carex plantaginea (Foliage) Foliage
Carex plantaginea (Plant habit) Plant habit

Flowering

Flower colour insignificant
Flowering time June to July

Foliage

Foliage persistence Evergreen
Foliage colour medium green

Plant habit

Height at maturity 30 cm
Spread at maturity 30 cm
Growth rate normal

Botanical data

Genus

Carex

Species

plantaginea

Family

Cyperaceae

Other common names

Plantain-leaf Sedge

Origin

North America

Product reference812211

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Planting and care

Plant in a shady and cool environment, in humus-rich, non-limestone soil. It will even grow in clayey soil.

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Planting period

Recommended planting time March to May, September to October

Intended location

Suitable for Shaded rockery, Woodland edge, Undergrowth
Type of use Edge of border
Hardiness Hardy down to -29°C (USDA zone 5) Show map
Planting density 7 per m2
Exposure Partial shade, Shade
Soil pH Acidic, Neutral
Soil type Clayey (heavy), Silty-loamy (rich and light), Stony (poor and well-drained)
Soil moisture Moist soil, rich in humus

Care

Pruning instructions Comb the old foliage with a rake or by hand. This grass does not tolerate pruning.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time February to April
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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