Growing this one by customer request! Carex woodii was the top-ranking sedge in Mt. Cuba Center’s recent multi-year native sedge trial. Another wonderful woodland sedge for the shade or part-shade garden. With narrow blue-green leaves emerging early in spring, this species will spread slowly to form a groundcover. Similar to many of our fine-leaved sedges, this species tops out about 12” tall. Native to NY and areas west and south.
Growing this one by customer request! Carex woodii was the top-ranking sedge in Mt. Cuba Center’s recent multi-year native sedge trial. Another wonderful woodland sedge for the shade or part-shade garden. With narrow blue-green leaves emerging early in spring, this species will spread slowly to form a groundcover. Similar to many of our fine-leaved sedges, this species tops out about 12” tall. Native to NY and areas west and south.
Height: 12-15”
Bloom Time: spring
Light: part shade, full shade
Soil: medium-wet, average
Establishment: easy, no special requirements
Deer Resistance: high
Wildlife Support: Sedges provide cover and are a food source for birds and mammals.
Other: The Carex genus is a host for many species of Lepidoptera larvae.
Native Range: Mid-Atlantic
Seed Propagated: no
