Carex platyphylla
About
Carex platyphylla, called the broad leaf sedge and silver sedge, is a species of flowering plant in the genus Carex, native to southeast Canada, and the north-central and eastern United States. It is often found in the same forests as Carex plantaginea, also a broad-leaved species, but they do not compete, as C. plantaginea prefers wet areas and C. platyphylla prefers it dry. Silver sedge is considered a useful native ornamental, since it is showy, deer-resistant, and able to tolerate both deep shade and drought once established.
- Family
- Cyperaceae
How to use it
Silver sedge is a fantastic native ornamental plant. It’s showy, deer-resistant, and can thrive in both deep shade and drought conditions once established. This makes it an excellent choice for gardeners looking to enhance their landscapes with low-maintenance, resilient plants that can withstand various environmental challenges.
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Gardening tip
When planting silver sedge, ensure it is placed in a dry area of your garden. This plant thrives in drier conditions, so avoid overly wet spots to help it establish well.
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Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Carex platyphylla
- Slug
- carex-platyphylla
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Cyperaceae
- Genus
- Carex
- Species
- platyphylla
- Wikidata QID
- Q2938718
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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