CAREX EBURNEA / BRISTLE-LEAF SEDGE

CAREX EBURNEA / IVORY SEDGE

A Native Perennial Grass-Like Plant with Fine Textured Foliage

Carex eburnea, commonly known as Ivory Sedge, is a delicate native perennial sedge valued for its fine, ivory-green foliage that forms low, dense clumps. Thriving in full sun to partial shade with well-drained soils, Ivory Sedge adds texture, subtle color, and year-round interest to rock gardens, shaded borders, and naturalized landscapes. Its low-growing habit makes it perfect for groundcover, edging, or underplanting in woodland gardens.

Why Choose Ivory Sedge?

Native & Wildlife Friendly: Provides habitat for insects and small pollinators.
Low Maintenance: Long-lived, drought-tolerant once established, and easy to grow.
Elegant Texture: Fine, grass-like foliage adds soft, subtle movement.
Versatile Planting: Works well in rock gardens, woodland edges, and naturalized landscapes.

Key Features:

Foliage Color: Ivory-green, narrow, grass-like leaves.
Flower/Seed Color: Brownish inflorescences in spring; subtle and delicate.
Height and Spread: Typically grows 4–8 inches tall and spreads 6–12 inches wide.
Hardiness: Hardy to USDA Zones 3–8.
Sunlight: Prefers full sun to partial shade.
Soil Requirements: Well-drained soils; tolerates sandy, loamy, and rocky conditions.

Specifications:

Plant Size: 4–8 inches tall, 6–12 inches wide.
Growth Habit: Low, clump-forming perennial sedge.
Hardiness: USDA Zones 3–8.
Flowering: Spring with subtle brown inflorescences.

Ideal Uses:

Rock Gardens & Borders: Adds fine texture and year-round interest.
Woodland & Shade Gardens: Thrives under trees or in naturalized shade areas.
Groundcover & Edging: Perfect for low-maintenance groundcover in sunny or partially shaded spots.
Pollinator & Wildlife Gardens: Supports beneficial insects in naturalized landscapes.

Ivory Sedge is a graceful and resilient native perennial. Its fine-textured foliage, low-growing habit, and adaptability make it an excellent choice for rock gardens, woodland edges, and naturalized plantings.