Woodland foundation · Shade gardens
Growing conditions
- Sun: Part shade to full shade
- Soil: Moist to average
Plant details
- Size: ~1.5–2.5 ft tall × 1.5–2 ft wide
- Blooms: Mid to late spring
- Deer resistant: Yes
Why we love it
- Fountain-shaped sedge with gracefully arching bright green foliage brings freshness and movement to shade plantings
- Wheat-like flowers and seeds appear in spring, adding subtle seasonal interest
- Dense roots help stabilize soil and reduce erosion
Why wildlife loves it
- Seeds provide food for birds and small mammals
- Foliage offers shelter and cover
Fun to see
- The long, drooping seed spikes that give this sedge its common name dangle elegantly from arching stems in spring
What to expect at pickup
Plants are sold as young, well-rooted plugs. Some may be just emerging or still waking up from dormancy at pickup—they’ll grow and fill in as the season unfolds.
Before you order
All orders are for pickup at the Montclair Farmers Market.
• Choose your pickup Saturday at checkout
• Orders must be picked up on that date
• Plants are living and may vary in appearance
• All sales are final once plants are picked up
• Please check your plants at pickup — we can only address issues at that time
