Carex (Sedge)
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  • Carex are low-growing plants that look like grasses.
  • "Sedges have edges" is a saying to help remember some differences between the two.
  • Flowers are generally insignificant, unlike grasses that usually have flowering stalks.
  • Soil moisture is key in success; see each variety description.
  • Deer resistant.

eburnea - ​Bristleleaf sedge
  • Fine-leaved, clumpy habit
  • Use as groundcover, lawn alternative, rock garden plant
  • 8" H x 8" W 

elata 'Bowles Golden' (aka 'Aurea')
  • Use in small groups for visual impact
  • Great for containers and along water's edge
  • 12" H x 18" W

​flacca 'Blue Zinger'
  • Use in sweeps as groundcover  
  • Contrast to smooth stones
  • Accent plant
  • 12" H x 18" W

​morrowii 'Ice Dance'
  • Use in rain gardens
  • Woodland gardens
  • Lighten up moist shady areas
  • 12" H x 24" W

pensylvanica (Oak or penn sedge)
  • Use as groundcover in woodland garden
  • Lawn alternative in shady areas​
  • 8" H x 12" W