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This is a specialized problem-solver for the garden. While many sedges require constant moisture, Ivory Sedge is remarkably drought-tolerant once established but tolerates the conditions better if planted in shade. It is one of the few plants that truly thrives in dry shade and alkaline (high pH) soils, making it an ideal choice for planting under cedar trees or in rocky limestone outcroppings.
Sun Exposure Full Sun, Part Shade, Full Shade
Water Needs Low to Moderate; very drought-tolerant for a sedge.
Soil Type Well-drained; prefers alkaline, sandy, or rocky soils.
Mature Height 6 – 10 inches
Deer Resistance High
Bloom Time May – June
Plant Spacing 8 – 12 inches
Compact & Tidy: Its small stature makes it a perfect "filler" plant between larger woodland perennials and also goes well between stones or pavers.
Unique Texture: The incredibly fine blades offer a visual contrast to broad-leaved plants like Wild Ginger or Bloodroot.
Pro Tip: Ivory Sedge is slow-growing but long-lived. Because of its petite size and drought tolerance, it makes an excellent native substitute for traditional lawn grass in heavily shaded areas with minimal foot traffic.
This is a specialized problem-solver for the garden. While many sedges require constant moisture, Ivory Sedge is remarkably drought-tolerant once established but tolerates the conditions better if planted in shade. It is one of the few plants that truly thrives in dry shade and alkaline (high pH) soils, making it an ideal choice for planting under cedar trees or in rocky limestone outcroppings.
Sun Exposure Full Sun, Part Shade, Full Shade
Water Needs Low to Moderate; very drought-tolerant for a sedge.
Soil Type Well-drained; prefers alkaline, sandy, or rocky soils.
Mature Height 6 – 10 inches
Deer Resistance High
Bloom Time May – June
Plant Spacing 8 – 12 inches
Compact & Tidy: Its small stature makes it a perfect "filler" plant between larger woodland perennials and also goes well between stones or pavers.
Unique Texture: The incredibly fine blades offer a visual contrast to broad-leaved plants like Wild Ginger or Bloodroot.
Pro Tip: Ivory Sedge is slow-growing but long-lived. Because of its petite size and drought tolerance, it makes an excellent native substitute for traditional lawn grass in heavily shaded areas with minimal foot traffic.