Native sedge · Spreading groundcover · Lawn alternative
Growing conditions
Sun: Part shade to full shade; adaptable to full sun
Soil: Average to moist, well-drained soil
Plant details
Size: ~6–14 in tall; spreads gradually to form colonies
Blooms: Early to mid spring
Foliage: Semi-evergreen
Deer resistance: High
Why we love it
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Fine-textured foliage emerges blue-green in spring before softening to green as temperatures rise
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Spreads slowly by underground rhizomes, forming a dense groundcover that helps suppress weeds
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An excellent alternative to turf grass and tolerates mowing
Why wildlife loves it
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Seeds provide food for birds and small mammals
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Dense, low-growing foliage creates shelter for insects and other small wildlife
Fun to see
From April through early May, carpets of delicate, straw-colored flowers rise above the foliage.
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
