Bicknell’s Sedge (Carex bicknellii) is a groundcover with grassy foliage that tends to flop mid-season before fresh growth in late summer. They prefer mesic to dry soil in full sun where they grow to 3 feet tall. Colonies form as the plants mature, making them a good choice for groundcovers on sunny banks. Companion plants include Black Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia fulgida) and Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea).
Maintenance
When Bicknell’s Sedge flops in late spring or early summer, cut it back to 8 inches. Fresh, sturdy growth will appear 2 to 3 weeks afterwards. In late winter or early spring, cut the dead foliage back to 4 inches.
About
Light Requirements
Sun Moisture Requirements
Banks Soil Requirements
Clay,
Most Soils Height
Short Spacing
1 to 2 feet Category
Groundcover Attracts
Birds Illinois Native Plant Status
Yes Bloom Time
April,
May,
June Bloom Color
Green Seasonality
Fall,
Spring,
Summer,
Winter Sociability
Groups of 50+