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Carex eburnea
Ivory Sedge is a clumping sedge in the Cyperaceae family. Being low growing, it would be a
great alternative to a lawn or used as a groundcover. Mounding, it gets at the most ten inches.
Handling a variety of light conditions, it prefers to be in shade during hot and dry summers. If
you don’t have a lot of space to work with, and you want to support local wildlife, Ivory Sedge
is a great option as it is a host plant for Skipper butterflies and provides cover for insects.
Key Info
Scientific Name: Carex eburnea
Common Names: Ivory Sedge
Family Names: Cyperaceae (Sedge Family)
Plant Type: Grass / Grass-like
Moisture Requirement: Moist well drained
Flower Color: Green, brown
Special Characteristics: Deer resistant
Additional Info
Habit: Clumping, mounding
Height: 6 - 10"
Spread: 6 - 10"
Soil Conditions: Alkaline, sand
Leaves: Thin, wiry, alternate
Fruit: Tiny black seeds in fall
USDA Hardiness Zone: 3-7
USDA Wetland Indicator Status in NC: Usually occurs in non-wetlands, but can occur in wetlands
Wildlife Connections: Host plant for several Skipper butterflies
Propagation: Division