Carex pensylvanica
Pennsylvania Sedge
Forms a nice groundcover of soft clumps. Used under deciduous trees or in dry soils as a lawn substitute. North American native plant.
- Narrow fine-textured leaves
- Seed and cover for small songbirds
- Naturalizes slowly on moist sites and under trees
- Category: Ornamental Grass
- Hardiness Zone: 3-8
- Height: 6-12 in
- Spread: 6-12 in
- Bloom Color: Green
- Foliage Color: Green
Attracts Wildlife
| • | Attracts Songbirds |
Critter Resistance
| • | Deer Resistant |
Attributes
| • | Border or Bed |
| • | Container |
| • | Edging |
| • | Fall Color |
| • | Fast Growing |
| • | Great Foliage |
| • | Ground Cover |
| • | Low Maintenance |
| • | Mass Planting |
| • | Native |
| • | Ornamental Grass |
Season of Interest (Flowering)
| • | Summer |
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Carex pensylvanica
Grows easily in full sun, part shade and shade. Ideal for planting under deciduous trees. Plant in well-drained soil with average moisture. Will grow in infertile, slightly acidic soil, dry soil.