Native Sedges Step Into the Spotlight with Shannon Currey

Sedges may be backup singers in the plant world, but they’re beginning to steal the show. These herbaceous perennials are diverse in textures and cultural adaptations. They shine in layered plantings and as alternatives to mulch and traditional lawn, especially in shady conditions. The Southeast has a wealth of native Carex that are well-adapted to our conditions and support pollinators, birds, and small mammals. Awaken your inner sedge head as we bring Carex out of the background and into the spotlight.
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Shannon Currey is a horticultural educator with Izel Native Plants. She’s worked in the nursery trade since 2005, with most of that time at Hoffman Nursery, a wholesale grower specializing in graminoids. In 2022 she joined the Izel Native Plants team to expand their education and outreach efforts. Shannon is based in Durham, North Carolina and loves exploring the incredible plant diversity around her.
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[@lauramurphy3463]

Thank you! I am planning on matrix planting, so this is great info.

[@ashleighnelson512]

Awesome, I've been wanting a deep dive on sedges 💚💚💚

[@jimazing]

Fantastic! As you said in the talk, Carex are stealing the show. As a homeowner who's been experimenting for a few years with native plants, the sedge mania has reached my ears. I'm interested in utilizing then I'm my landscape and this talk was just what i was looking for. Thank you!