Common Wood Sedge - Carex blanda

Common Name: Common Wood Sedge
Scientific Name: Carex blanda
Sun Conditions: Full Sun to Full Shade
Soil Conditions: Wet to Medium-Dry
Height Range: 1-2 ft
Width Range: 1-2 ft
Ht. Min: 1 ft
Ht. Max: 2 ft
Width Min: 1 ft
Width Max: 2 ft
Evergreen: Semi-evergreen
Blade Width: Medium
Growth Habit: Clump-forming, spreads via short rhizomes; can be aggressive on bare/disturbed soil
Growth Rate: Medium to Fast (aggressive on disturbed soil)
Bloom Time: Spring
Bloom Color: Green
Seed/Fruit Production: No
Foliage Color: Green (gold fall tint)
Hardiness Zones: 3-8
Deer Resistant: Yes
Poisonous: No
Ecological/Landscape Use: Shade-garden groundcover, erosion control on disturbed soils, woodland gardens, Liriope substitute
Lepidoptera Supported by Species or Family/Group: Appalachian Brown, Eyed Brown butterflies