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Common Wood Sedge
Carex blanda
PerennialCommon Wood Sedge
Carex blanda
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Light
Sun – Shade
Water
Dry – Moist
Soil
Any
Size
6-12"
Bloom
Green, Mar–Jul
Why Grow It
Deer Resistant
Great for gardens without fencing
Rabbit Resistant
Won't be browsed by rabbits
Ground Cover
Fills in to form a living carpet
Did You Know?
One of the best native lawn alternatives for shady areas — stays green and needs no mowing.
Forms soft, flowing mounds of evergreen foliage that look good year-round.
Wildlife Value
🦋
Butterfly Host
Larval food for several sedge-feeding skipper butterflies
🐦
Ground Cover Habitat
Dense low growth provides shelter for ground-nesting birds and toads
Good Companions
🌿 Wild Ginger
🌸 Foam Flower
🍃 Christmas Fern
Planting Guide
- Plant in part to full shade in moist, well-drained soil
- Space 8–12″ apart for a flowing groundcover effect
- No mowing needed — just comb out dead foliage in early spring
Plant Details
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