Broad-leaved Sedge
Clump-forming sedge growing 8-18″ tall with distinctive broad, blue-green leaves. Features the widest foliage of northeastern sedges and small, inconspicuous flower spikes. Prefers dry to mesic woodland conditions, often on high-pH soils and limestone substrates. Found in rich deciduous forests and rocky slopes. Excellent ornamental value for difficult dry shade sites. Suitable for shade gardens, woodland edges, and as textural accent. Native to southeastern Canada and eastern United States.
Plant Details
Bloom Colour: Green to Brown
Bloom Time: Late-Spring
Sun Requirements: Part-Shade to Shade
Moisture: Dry to Moist-Drained
Phenology: Evergreen sedge. New growth begins April. Small flowering spikes appear May-June. Seeds mature July. Broad leaves maintain distinctive blue-green color through winter in suitable microclimates.
Wildlife Value: Seeds eaten by small ground-feeding birds; provides broad-leaved ground cover for woodland wildlife; larval host for various Satyr butterflies
Habit Over Time: Creates attractive clumps with distinctive broad, blue-green foliage that provides excellent textural contrast in shade gardens. Spreads very slowly, maintaining neat appearance. The unusual leaf width makes it stand out among sedges.
Height: Short (8-18 inches)