Broadleaf Sedge Carex platyphylla
Other Common Name(s):
- Phonetic Spelling
- KAY-reks pla-tee-FILL-uh
- Description
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Broadleaf sedge is a native herbaceous perennial in the sedge family (Cyperaceae). It is found in Canada and the central and southern states. It is uncommon in North Carolina. The species epithet is compounded from the Greek meaning "broad leaf."
This species grows in moist shade in humus-rich soil.
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Attributes:
- Genus:
- Carex
- Species:
- platyphylla
- Family:
- Cyperaceae
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Recommended Propagation Strategy:
- Division
- Seed
- Country Or Region Of Origin:
- Canada, U.S.A.
- Wildlife Value:
- This plant supports various Satyr larvae.
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Whole Plant Traits:
- Plant Type:
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Native Plant
- Ornamental Grasses and Sedges
- Habit/Form:
- Clumping
- Maintenance:
- Low
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Cultural Conditions:
- Light:
- Deep shade (Less than 2 hours to no direct sunlight)
- Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
- Soil Texture:
- High Organic Matter
- Soil pH:
- Alkaline (>8.0)
- Soil Drainage:
- Moist
- NC Region:
- Mountains
- Piedmont
- USDA Plant Hardiness Zone:
- 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b
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Fruit:
- Display/Harvest Time:
- Summer
- Fruit Description:
- Displays from May to July
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Flowers:
- Flower Bloom Time:
- Spring
- Flower Description:
- Blooms from April to June
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Leaves:
- Leaf Color:
- Blue
- Green
- Leaf Feel:
- Glossy
- Leaf Value To Gardener:
- Long-lasting
- Showy
- Hairs Present:
- No
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Stem:
- Stem Is Aromatic:
- No
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Landscape:
- Landscape Location:
- Riparian
- Rock Wall
- Woodland
- Landscape Theme:
- Butterfly Garden
- Native Garden
- Pollinator Garden
- Shade Garden
- Design Feature:
- Border
- Mass Planting
- Attracts:
- Butterflies
- Pollinators
- Small Mammals
- Songbirds
- Resistance To Challenges:
- Deer
- Drought
- Dry Soil