{"product_id":"carex-plantaginifolia","title":"Carex plantaginifolia (Broad-leafed Sedge)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCarex plantaginifolia\u003c\/em\u003e is an older botanical variant name or synonym for \u003cem\u003eCarex plantaginea\u003c\/em\u003e, commonly known as Plantain-leaf Sedge or Seersucker Sedge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNative to the moist, rich woodland floors of eastern North America, this highly ornamental, clump-forming perennial is famous for its unusually broad (up to 1 inch wide), lime-to-bright green leaves that feature a distinct puckered, \"seersucker\" texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis sedge grows in low, shaggy mounds reaching 6–12 inches tall with a slow-spreading clumping habit. In early spring (often March), it shoots up unique, dark spear-like flower stems with burgundy or purple-red sheaths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt thrives best in partial to full shade and prefers rich, organic, moist, well-drained soils. However, once fully established, it is remarkably adaptive to difficult dry shade conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is mostly evergreen in southern zones, though its leaf tips may brown slightly in harsh northern winters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn exceptional native alternative to non-native Hostas or turf grasses for deep shade. It makes an excellent borders or edgers choice along woodland paths and aids in soil erosion control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHost plant for the Satyrine butterflies, including the Appalachian Brown butterfly, Skippers and Woodland Moth species.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wild Roots Native Nursery","offers":[{"title":"2-inch","offer_id":48898492367103,"sku":"CARPLAN-2IN","price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"4-inch","offer_id":48898492399871,"sku":"CARPLAN-4IN","price":8.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Trade Gallon","offer_id":48898492432639,"sku":"CARPLAN-TG","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0814\/1432\/4479\/files\/Carexplantaginifolia.webp?v=1789825636","url":"https:\/\/wildrootsnativenursery.com\/products\/carex-plantaginifolia","provider":"Wild Roots Native Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}