Growing conditions
- Sun: Full sun to shade
- Soil: Average to moist (tolerates drought, poor soils once established)
Plant details
- Size: ~8–15 in tall with arching blades · spreads 12–24 in
- Bloom time: Mid spring
- Deer resistant: Yes
Why we love it
- Fine-textured sedge that forms a soft, flowing ground cover
- Helps stabilize soil and provides a calm foundation for garden design
- Can be mowed occasionally, making it a flexible lawn alternative
Why wildlife loves it
- Early-season pollen source
- Host plant for several skippers and satyr butterflies
- Foliage provides nesting material for birds and shelter for insects
Fun to see
- New green growth appears in early spring, signaling the start of warmer weather
What to expect at pickup
Ground covers and ferns are sold as young, well rooted plugs. Shrubs are sold in 1 gallon containers.
Because this is a fall collection, some plants may have limited foliage or may be beginning to enter dormancy at pickup. This is a normal seasonal change. Their roots are healthy and ready to establish after planting.
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
