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Ivory Sedge (Carex eburnea) 3-pack of pots

$18.00

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One of the shortest sedges or grasses for shade, Ivory Sedge grows only 8 inches tall. Great for planting along sidewalks, in-between stone pavers, in rock gardens, and among woodland flowers. The compact clumps of Ivory Sedge spread slowly to create a soft groundcover.

Also available in 12-packs of plugs here

Details

Perennial
Sun: Shade, Part Shade, Full Sun
Moisture: Dry, Medium
Height: 8 inches
Blooms: May, June
Color: Green, Gold
Spacing: 8-12″
Spreads: 4” a year by roots
Zones: 3-7
Benefits: Groundcover, Deer Resistant

Design Tips

Plant Ivory Sedge about 6-8 inches apart to create a grass-like groundcover after a few years. Ivory Sedge (Carex eburnea) can be planted in-between stone pavers and flagstones to provide a picturesque woodland path. It doesn’t stand up to foot traffic super well, so although it might look like a nice lawn, it wouldn’t be able to withstand regular use.

Great native plant choice for the Minnesota Lawns to Legumes grant program!