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Zone: 4PENNSYLVANIA SEDGE GRASS
Carex pensylvanica, commonly known as Pennsylvania Sedge or Oak Sedge, is a delicate and versatile native perennial that serves as an excellent eco-friendly alternative to traditional turf grass. Unlike many ornamental sedges that grow in distinct clumps, Pennsylvania Sedge spreads slowly via rhizomes to form a soft, feathery groundcover that typically reaches only 6 to 9 inches in height. Its fine-textured, bright green blades have a graceful, weeping habit that creates a "flowing" effect in the landscape. In late spring, it produces tiny, inconspicuous yellowish flower spikes, but it is primarily prized for its ability to create a lush, low-maintenance carpet in challenging, shaded environments where typical grasses struggle to survive.
Caring for Pennsylvania Sedge is remarkably simple, as it is one of the most shade-tolerant and "tough" sedges available for North American gardens. It thrives in partial to full shade and is particularly well-suited for the dry, dappled light found under the canopy of large deciduous trees. While it prefers loose, well-drained soil, it is impressively drought-tolerant once established and can handle a variety of soil types, including sandy or rocky ground.
| PLANT | SIZE | TYPE | GALENA | ADD'L | DIG | SOON |
| CAREX PENSYLVANICA | con 1 | 114 | 100 | 0 | 0 |
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To help this plant settle in and thrive, we recommend these standard planting practices: Plant in moist, fertile soil with a slightly acidic pH. Water regularly, but avoid overwatering. Provide partial shade to full sun. Mulch around the base to retain moisture and suppress weeds.
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