Carex plantaginea is one of the great woodland sedges of Eastern North America. The plantain-leaf sedge is a cold hardy, evergreen species, adapted to evenly moist to gently dry soils in partially shaded gardens around the world. Jelitto’s ‘Blue Ridge’ is more floriferous and has broader pleated leaves (more than 3 cm/ 1 1/8” wide). Each leaf has a prominent mid-rib. The glossy foliage resembles an emerald green seersucker suit. Another feature of ’Blue Ridge’ is the strength of its root crowns. These tight rosettes endure winters without falling apart and look tidy all season.