Common
Name: |
Plantain leaf sedge |
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Ornamental
Features: |
A unique sedge with 1 inch wide, boldly textured leaves. Produces purplish blooms in spring held on tall spikes. |
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Habit
and Growth Rate: |
Foliage grows to 8 inches, 10 inches with flower. Flowers March and April. |
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Landscape
Value: |
Makes a great texture plant for moist shady places. Use with other plants of similar needs. |
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Hardiness: |
Zone 3-7 |
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Culture: |
Use a moist, high organic soil. Plant in part shade. Clip off old leaves in spring when new growth emerges. |
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Pot
Size & Finish Time: |
Quart to 1 gallon (6 to 14 weeks) |
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Propagation
Methods: |
Tissue culture. |
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Pest/Disease
Problems: |
None apparent. |
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More
Information: |
A unique sedge with 1 inch wide, boldly textured leaves. Produces purplish blooms in spring held on tall spikes. |
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