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SHADE FANFARE PLANTAIN-LEAVED SEDGE
Carex plantaginea
'Shade Fanfare'
PPAF Plant propagation prohibited
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(SKU: 20361)
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List Price $35.00 Per Plant
Hardiness Zone: 3-8 · Mature Height: 8-12 Inches · Mature Spread: 12-24 Inches
Meet Shade Fanfare Plantain-Leafed Sedge, a delightfully refined sedge that turns shadowy corners into showpieces with its broad, gently puckered leaves edged in creamy white. This variegated twist on the classic Plantain-Leaved Sedge brings both elegance and attitude to dimmer spaces, offering soft, luminous texture where many plants sulk. Its clean, tailored form looks perpetually polished—even when your shade garden isn't.
While many sedges quietly fill gaps, Shade Fanfare Plantain-Leafed Sedge steps confidently into the spotlight. Its low, fountain-like habit makes it perfect for guiding garden paths, softening woodland borders, or massing into a velvety groundcover with year-round presence. Semi-evergreen in milder climates, it supplies reliable structure through the seasons—never demanding, always delivering.
Native to North America and impressively cold-hardy, this selection doesn't just look good—it works hard. Thriving in shade to part shade and tolerating a wide range of soils, it's an ideal choice for gardeners seeking beauty wrapped in resilience. Compared to similar cultivars, its foliage is notably broader, giving it a lush, bold look that stands out in any landscape. In short, Shade Fanfare Plantain-Leafed Sedge is the kind of sedge that makes you wonder how your shade garden ever lived without it.
Family: Cyperaceae · Common Name: Sedge
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- A pre-applied, pre-measured amount of time release fertilizer that keeps your plant well nourished for up to one year.
- Pre-hydrated Hydro-Gels are included in the top of each container to use when planting as they help retain soil moisture, and plants will establish more quickly with less transplant shock. Plants will also survive drought-like conditions and accidental missed waterings better.
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SHADE FANFARE PLANTAIN-LEAVED SEDGE Plant Characteristics
Brand*
| • | Proven Winners® Perennials |
Cultural Information*
| • | Leaf Scorch - Low Resistance |
| • | Leaf Spot - Low Resistance |
| • | Powdery Mildew - High Resistance |
| • | Root Rot - High Resistance |
Flower Color*
| • | Bronze/Tan/Brown |
Growth Habit*
| • | Prostrate Growing/Groundcover |
Growth Rate*
| • | Medium |
Leaf Type*
| • | Evergreen |
Nature Assets*
| • | Deer Resistant |
Plant Type*
| • | Ornamental Grass |
Preferred Soil Conditions*
| • | Adapts Well to Most Soil Types |
| • | Average |
| • | Drought Tolerant |
| • | Moist |
| • | Salt Tolerant |
| • | Well-Drained |
Propagation Methods*
| • | Cuttings or Divisions |
Season of Interest*
| • | Early Spring |
| • | Fall |
| • | Late Spring/Early Summer |
| • | Late Summer/Early Autumn |
| • | Spring |
| • | Summer |
| • | Summer Flowering |
| • | Winter |
| • | Year-Round |
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SHADE FANFARE PLANTAIN-LEAVED SEDGE Homeowner Growing & Maintenance Tips
- Recommended Soil:
- Prefers rich, humusy, well-draining soil.
- Performs well in woodland-style beds with leafy, organic matter.
- Tolerates slightly acidic to neutral pH levels.
- Sun Exposure:
- Thrives in full shade to part shade.
- Ideal for areas that receive cool morning sun or dappled light.
- Avoid harsh afternoon sun, which can lighten or stress foliage.
- Irrigation Needs:
- Keep evenly moist, especially during establishment.
- Appreciates consistent moisture but dislikes soggy soil.
- Once established, moderately drought-tolerant in shade.
- Feeding & Nutrients:
- Benefits from a spring application of compost or a balanced slow-release fertilizer.
- Mulch annually to maintain organic matter and moisture retention.
- Avoid high-nitrogen spikes that may reduce variegation.
- Pruning & Maintenance:
- Trim tattered or winter-burned leaves in early spring.
- Remove spent foliage to encourage fresh growth.
- Generally pest-resistant and low-maintenance—perfect for easy-care landscapes.
Interesting Notes About SHADE FANFARE PLANTAIN-LEAVED SEDGE
- The Sedge with Style: This species is nicknamed Seersucker Sedge thanks to its naturally puckered, textured leaves—more fashionable than some wardrobes.
- Born in the Midwest Woods: Though horticulturally glamorous, the species originates in North American deciduous forests, where it thrives in leaf litter and deep shade.
- Plantain by Name Only: The "plantaginea" refers to its plantain-like leaf shape, not any relation to the banana-like plantain in grocery stores.
- Cold? What Cold?: 'Shade Fanfare' is notably cold-hardy, easily tolerating winters that humble many other ornamental sedges.
- A Sedge for the Shade RebelsL Unlike many ornamental grasses and sedges that require sunlight, this one prefers the cool, calm tranquility of shade—making it perfect for tricky garden spots.
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