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White-Tinged Sedge

Drought-Tolerant Sedge for Dry Shade

White-Tinged Sedge provides habitat for pollinators and food for birds. Ideal for shaded gardens, it helps prevent soil erosion and thrives in low-light areas with minimal care.


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White-Tinged Sedge (Carex albicans)

White-Tinged Sedge, or Carex albicans, is a graceful, low-growing native grass-like plant, known for its fine-textured, arching foliage with a subtle silvery-white tinge. This versatile sedge thrives in dry, shaded areas, making it an excellent choice for woodland gardens, shady borders, or as a ground cover under trees. It’s a drought-tolerant, low-maintenance plant that forms clumps and gently spreads, creating a naturalistic, textured layer in the landscape. As a native species, it also supports biodiversity, providing habitat and shelter for various small wildlife.

Key Characteristics:

  • Thrives in dry shade: White-Tinged Sedge excels in difficult planting conditions like dry, shaded areas, making it perfect for under trees, along woodland edges, or in shade gardens.
  • Drought-tolerant and low-maintenance: Once established, this sedge requires little water and care, making it an ideal choice for sustainable, low-maintenance landscapes and xeriscaping.
  • Erosion control: Its dense root system helps stabilize soil, preventing erosion on slopes or areas with loose, sandy, or dry soil.
  • Wildlife-friendly: White-Tinged Sedge offers habitat and shelter for small mammals and insects, contributing to ecosystem health and diversity.
  • Great for layering in permaculture: Use this sedge as part of a permaculture design to create a resilient, low-input ground cover, enhancing the herbaceous or groundcover layers in shady food forests or naturalistic landscapes.

Product Details:

  • Native range: Eastern and Central United States
  • Plant life cycle: Perennial
  • Sun requirements: Partial to full shade
  • Soil requirements: Dry to medium, well-drained soils
  • Mature height: 6-12 inches
  • Bloom time: April to May (inconspicuous blooms)
  • Foliage color: Green with white-silver tinge
  • USDA Hardiness zones: 4-9

White-Tinged Sedge is a valuable addition to shady gardens and natural landscapes, offering elegant foliage, erosion control, and habitat support with minimal care.

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Carex albicans white tinged sedge potted plant for sale

White-Tinged Sedge

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White-Tinged Sedge (Carex albicans)

White-Tinged Sedge, or Carex albicans, is a graceful, low-growing native grass-like plant, known for its fine-textured, arching foliage with a subtle silvery-white tinge. This versatile sedge thrives in dry, shaded areas, making it an excellent choice for woodland gardens, shady borders, or as a ground cover under trees. It’s a drought-tolerant, low-maintenance plant that forms clumps and gently spreads, creating a naturalistic, textured layer in the landscape. As a native species, it also supports biodiversity, providing habitat and shelter for various small wildlife.

Key Characteristics:

Product Details:

White-Tinged Sedge is a valuable addition to shady gardens and natural landscapes, offering elegant foliage, erosion control, and habitat support with minimal care.

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  • 1 Gallon
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