Plant Type: Groundcovers
Climate Zones: Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7
Light Levels: Full Sun, Part Shade
Water Needs: Moderate
Maintenance Needs: Low
Season of Interest: Fall, Spring, Summer
Average Height: 12-18"
Soil Type: Moist Tolerant
Soil pH: Neutral
Soil Drainage: Moist
Attract Wildlife: Attracts Bees, Attracts Pollinators
Tolerances: Drought Tolerant
Native Plants: Northeastern U.S. Native
Colors: Green
Other: Nice Fall Foliage, Northeastern U.S. Native
Carex bicknellii, commonly known as Bicknell’s Sedge, is a clumping perennial that typically reaches 12-18 inches in height. This attractive groundcover features arching foliage and offers nice fall color, making it ideal for moist areas in shaded or partially sunny landscapes.