White Tinged Sedge
Introduce the White Tinged Sedge (*Carex albicans*), a beautiful North American native perfect for creating a soft groundcover. Its fine, glossy, bright green foliage provides year-round visual interest, enhanced in late spring by upright flower spikes with a rosy-wheat color and a distinct white margin. This sedge thrives in dry woodland conditions, making it an excellent, low-maintenance, and adaptable solution for dry shade areas. It naturally spreads via rhizomes, forming a lush carpet under trees or taller perennials, and is resistant to deer and rabbits.
$10.65
Owner Satisfaction
4.5
/ 5
Category Rank
2189
/ 3268
#2189 in Landscaping & Garden Plants
Price vs Category Average
-61%
Below average
Mature Height
1520
/ - inches tall
Who it's for
- Excellent Shade and Drought Tolerance
- Fine Textured Native Plant
- Effective Erosion Control
Who should skip it
- Slow Establishment Rate
- Sensitivity to Poor Drainage
- Requires Annual Maintenance
Key Specs
Mature Height
15-20 inches tall
Mature Spread
12-18 inches wide
Flower Size
20" tall spikes
Growing Zones
Zone 4 through Zone 8
Soil Moisture
Average
Soil Type
Loamy Soil
Ships As
Potted Plant
Native To
Eastern North America
Features
- Native to Eastern North America
- Excellent for dry shade groundcover
- Deer and rabbit resistant
- Low maintenance and adaptable
- Provides winter interest
- Suitable for mass plantings
- Helps with erosion control
- Naturalizes over time
What customers say
Customers highly value the White Tinged Sedge for its reliable performance in shaded areas and its striking aesthetic appeal. The delicate white variegation effectively brightens dark garden spots, offering excellent visual contrast. Reviewers consistently praise the high quality and vigor of the plants upon arrival, noting successful initial planting and strong survival rates. This sedge is appreciated for its adaptability where turf grass fails. The main point tempering satisfaction is the slow establishment speed; achieving a dense ground cover requires patience. While initial plug size sometimes prompts value debate, most agree the plant's unique appearance and hardiness ultimately justify the investment once established.
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