'Shade Fanfare' Plantain-leaved Sedge Carex plantaginea
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Exposure
- Part Shade to Shade
Flower Season
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
Mature Size
Height: 8" - 12"
Spread: 12" - 2'
Height: 20cm - 30cm
Spread: 30cm - 61cm
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8 - 12 Inches12 - 24 Inches12 - 24 Inches20cm - 30cm30cm - 61cm30cm - 61cm
Features
Variegated sedge with broad green leaves edged creamy white. Semi-evergreen, cold-hardy, and ideal for shade gardens, borders, or groundcover—adds refined texture and year-round interest.
Foliage InterestResists:DeerGrass:GrassNative to North AmericaCharacteristics
Plant Type:PerennialHeight Category:ShortGarden Height:8 - 12 Inches 20cm - 30cmSpacing:12 - 24 Inches 30cm - 61cmSpread:12 - 24 Inches 30cm - 61cmFlower Colors:TanFlower Shade:TanFoliage Colors:GreenFoliage Colors:WhiteFoliage Shade:VariegatedHabit:MoundedContainer Role:FillerPlant Needs
Light Requirement:Part Shade to ShadeThe optimum amount of sun or shade each plant needs to thrive: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours), Full Shade (up to 4 hours).
Maintenance Category:EasyBloom Time:Grown for FoliageHardiness Zones:3a, 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8bWater Category:AverageSoil Fertility Requirement:Average SoilSoil Fertility Requirement:Fertile SoilSoil PH Category:Acidic SoilSoil PH Category:Neutral SoilUses:ContainerUses:GrassUses:LandscapeMaintenance Notes:Low-maintenance sedge for shade gardens. Thrives in moist, well-drained soil; deer-resistant, adaptable, and semi-evergreen for year-round texture with minimal upkeep.
'Shade Fanfare' Carex plantaginea USPPAF, Can PBRAF
