Non-native plants this species can replace:
Common Name
Plantain-leaved sedge
Plantainleaf sedge
Plant Form
Grasses, Sedges & Rushes
Duration
Perennial
Max Height (ft)
3.0
Width (ft)
0.8 -
1.0
Growth Rate
Slow
Region
Piedmont
Mountain
Hardiness Zone
5,
6,
7,
8
Additional Info
Habitat: Rich cove forests and well-drained floodplain forests with nutrient-rich alluvium. Infrequent in the Virginia mountains; rare in the northern Piedmont.
Wildlife Value: This plant supports larvae of certain satyrine butterflies (Nymphalidae-Satyrinae). Birds and small mammals consume the achenes (small dry one-seeded fruit) and use the plants for cover
High Value Generalist
Earth Sangha lists this plant as a "High Value Generalist" because it is easy to grow, occurs across a wide range of habitats and is known to be of high value to wildlife
Flower Color
Brown/Copper
Red/burgandy
Purple/lavender
Flower Prominence
Conspicuous
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer
Ground Cover
Yes
Light Requirements
Partial sun
Shade
Moisture Requirements
Moist
Soil Texture
High organic matter
Pollinators
Butterfiles
Tolerates
Commercially available
Yes
Nurseries that may carry live plant
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