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Native alternative(s) for Carex siderosticta:
Carex glaucescens Carex glaucescens
Carex grayi Gray’s Sedge
Plants that fill a similar niche:
Carex albula Carex albula 'Frosty Curls'
Carex buchananii Carex buchananii
Carex morrowii Carex morrowii 'Aurea varigata'

Creeping Broad Leafed Sedge Carex siderosticta

Other Common Name(s):

Phonetic Spelling
KAY-reks sid-er-OH-stik-ah
Description

Creeping Broadleaf Sedge is a perennial sedge grown for its attractive foliage that forms a dense mass and creates bold texture in any landscape.  It is native to eastern Asia and is fond of partial to full shade and moist soils.  It has 1.25 in. wide green leaves; spreads by rhizomes but is easy to manage and maintain.  It tolerates wet planting sites very well so can be planted along a pond or riparian areas.  Mass plant it along woodland borders or shade gardens or its coarse texture works well as an accent plant in small spaces.  Propagate it by division.

The genus name Carex is Latin for cutter which refers to its sharp leaves and stems.  

Insects, Diseases, and Other Plant Problems:  No serious problems.

 

See this plant in the following landscape:
Cultivars / Varieties:
  • 'Banana Boat'
    Variegated yellow leaves
  • 'Variegata'
'Banana Boat', 'Variegata'
Tags:
#cultivars#rain garden#shade garden#sedge#colorful leaves#low maintenance#ornamental grass#interesting leaves#border planting#pollinator plant#naturalized area#larval host plant#wet soils tolerant#butterfly friendly#HS302#various satyr butterfly#perennial#wildlife friendly#th-sight#woodland
 
Cultivars / Varieties:
  • 'Banana Boat'
    Variegated yellow leaves
  • 'Variegata'
'Banana Boat', 'Variegata'
Tags:
#cultivars#rain garden#shade garden#sedge#colorful leaves#low maintenance#ornamental grass#interesting leaves#border planting#pollinator plant#naturalized area#larval host plant#wet soils tolerant#butterfly friendly#HS302#various satyr butterfly#perennial#wildlife friendly#th-sight#woodland
  • Attributes:
    Genus:
    Carex
    Species:
    siderosticta
    Family:
    Cyperaceae
    Life Cycle:
    Perennial
    Recommended Propagation Strategy:
    Division
    Seed
    Country Or Region Of Origin:
    Russian Far East to China and Japan
    Wildlife Value:
    This plant supports various Satyr larvae.
    Dimensions:
    Height: 0 ft. 6 in. - 1 ft. 0 in.
    Width: 0 ft. 6 in. - 1 ft. 0 in.
  • Whole Plant Traits:
    Plant Type:
    Ground Cover
    Ornamental Grasses and Sedges
    Perennial
    Habit/Form:
    Clumping
    Creeping
    Dense
    Mounding
    Maintenance:
    Low
    Texture:
    Coarse
  • 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 Drainage:
    Occasionally Wet
    Available Space To Plant:
    Less than 12 inches
    NC Region:
    Coastal
    Mountains
    Piedmont
    USDA Plant Hardiness Zone:
    4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b
  • Flowers:
    Flower Color:
    Brown/Copper
    Cream/Tan
    Flower Inflorescence:
    Insignificant
    Spike
    Flower Bloom Time:
    Spring
  • Leaves:
    Leaf Color:
    Gold/Yellow
    Green
    Variegated
    Leaf Value To Gardener:
    Long-lasting
    Showy
    Leaf Shape:
    Linear
    Hairs Present:
    No
    Leaf Length:
    3-6 inches
    Leaf Width:
    1-3 inches
  • Stem:
    Stem Is Aromatic:
    No
  • Landscape:
    Landscape Location:
    Naturalized Area
    Pond
    Riparian
    Small Space
    Walkways
    Woodland
    Landscape Theme:
    Butterfly Garden
    Pollinator Garden
    Rain Garden
    Shade Garden
    Design Feature:
    Accent
    Border
    Mass Planting
    Attracts:
    Butterflies
    Pollinators
    Resistance To Challenges:
    Deer
    Heavy Shade
    Wet Soil