Posts Tagged ‘Groundcover’

Tufted sedge growing 30-60 cm tall. Features narrow leaves and small, star-like seed heads. Prefers dry to medium moisture, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. Often found in dry woods, prairies, and sandy areas. Drought-tolerant once established. Provides food for wildlife and erosion control on dry slopes. Suitable for rock gardens, dry meadows, and as a native lawn alternative in dry, partially shaded areas.

Clump-forming sedge growing 30-100 cm tall. Features broad leaves and distinctive large, hop-like seed heads. Prefers consistently moist to wet soils and partial to full shade. Often found in swamps, wet woods, and along streams. Provides food and cover for wildlife, particularly waterfowl. Useful for stabilizing soil in wet areas and adding winter interest to the landscape. Suitable for rain gardens, pond edges, and naturalized areas in moist, shaded sites.

Clump-forming sedge reaching 30-60 cm tall. Features fine-textured, arching leaves and delicate, drooping flower spikes. Prefers moist, well-drained soils and partial to full shade. Often found in rich woodlands and along streambanks. Forms attractive mounds, adding texture to shaded gardens. Provides food and cover for wildlife. Suitable for woodland gardens, shade gardens, and as a low-maintenance groundcover in difficult shady areas. Native to eastern North America.

Clump-forming sedge growing 30-90 cm tall. Features narrow, upright leaves and spiky brown flower heads. Prefers consistently moist to wet soils and full sun to partial shade. Often found in wetlands, meadows, and along shorelines. Provides food and cover for wildlife, particularly waterfowl. Useful for erosion control in wet areas and as a component in rain gardens. Tolerates seasonal flooding. Native to much of North America.