'Banana Boat' Creeping Sedge
Perennial
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- Deer resistant, low maintenance, and easy to grow.
- Pairs well with hostas and coral bells.
- Zones 5-9, part sun/shade, 12″ tall x 15″ wide at maturity.
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Description
'Banana Boat' is a creeping sedge, which means it slowly creeps through the garden to form a dense covering. Its foliage is rarely bothered by pests, including deer. Try growing it as an accent, ground cover, or even a "spiller" in mixed container plantings!
Details
Common name: Creeping Broad-leaved Sedge, Ornamental Grass, Sedge
Zone: 5 – 9
Sun exposure: Part-sun (4-6 hours sun) to shade (< 4 hours sun)
Height x width: 6-12″ x 12-15″
Foliage color: Variegated yellow and green
Season of interest: Spring to fall
Features:Wet soils, suitable for slopes, rain gardens, heat tolerant, ground covers, deer resistant, container plants, best for beginners
Uses: Accent, container, edging, ground cover, massing, rain garden, slopes, small spaces, waterside
How to Grow
Light: Grows best in part-sun, but can withstand sun or shade.
Water: Likes even moisture, so water regularly.
Spacing: 1 to 1.5 feet
Fertilizing: Generally, not required. In poor soils, a light application of slow-release fertilizer can be applied.
Winterizing: No care is needed. This sedge is evergreen in the deep South, maintaining good foliage in both summer and winter.
Maintenance & pruning: Trim foliage to the ground in early spring in areas where it does not grow as an evergreen.
Plant spacing is based on the ultimate width of the plants. This figure is normally given as a range; for example, 3-5’. If you live in a cold climate and/or want plants to fill in more quickly, plan to space at the shorter end of the range. If you live in a warm climate, are on a limited budget, or are willing to wait longer for plants to touch, use the higher end of the range. Using the larger number is recommended when calculating distance from a building or structure. There’s really no such thing as "maximum spacing": if you don’t want your plants to touch, you can space them as far apart as you’d like. All plant spacing is calculated on center, or in other words, the centers of the plants are spaced one half of their eventual width apart:
Unless you are planting in a straight line, as you might for hedges or edging, space your plants in a staggered or zig-zag pattern for a more interesting and naturalistic look:
Not sure just how many plants will fit in your garden? Our calculator gives you the exact amount of plants required for your space. Simply update the values and the calculator will re-calculate accordingly. Spacing information can be found in the 'How to Grow' tab on each plant's page.