Common Name:
Creeping broad leaf sedge
Plant Type:
Sedge
Family:
Cyperaceae (The Sedge Family)
Geographic Origin:
Japan and East Asia
California Native?:
No

Plant Size:
12 inches
Landscape/Garden Uses:
shade gardens
Flowering Season:
Spring

Flower Color:
Brownish
Exposure:
Light shade
Soils:
Most soils

Suggested Irrigation:
Regular to moderate watering
Estimated Hardiness:
Hardy to 0 degrees F. or less

This Japanese species from mountain woods makes broad, rather dense mats. The leaves are unusual for a sedge, being short (to 8 inches) and wide. They are clean, bright green overall, with narrow cream margins and stripes. They are winter-deciduous. Cool sun to shade, regular to moderate watering.