Pennsylvania Sedge, Carex marginata, Carex pensylvanica var. glumabunda, Carex pensylvanica var. marginata, Carex pensylvanica var. vespertina, Carex stolonifera
Carex pensylvanica (Pennsylvania Sedge) is a low-growing, semi-evergreen perennial grass forming a tuft of pale-green arching leaves, 12 in. long (30 cm), in spring and summer. The foliage turns sandy-tan in the fall. In spring, whitish spikelets appear at the tip of rough, triangular stems above the foliage. Pennsylvania Sedge is rhizomatous, spreading to form large colonies from long underground rhizomes. It is a valuable groundcover and a lawn substitute for shady areas, but it will not tolerate heavy foot traffic. It is also an ideal turf alternative in dry shade areas, requiring mowing only once or twice a season to maintain a 2 in. height (5 cm). It can be used to underplant shrubs and perennials and is excellent for erosion control. Pennsylvania Sedge is native to thickets and dry woodland areas in eastern and central North America. Easy to grow, low maintenance, water-wise, it is fairly hardy and drought tolerant.
Hardiness |
3 - 8 |
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Plant Type | Ornamental Grasses |
Plant Family | Cyperaceae |
Genus | Carex |
Common names | Pennsylvania Sedge, Sedge |
Exposure | Partial Sun, Shade |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Mid, Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall |
Height |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
Spread | 1' (30cm) |
Spacing |
6" - 10" (15cm - 25cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Low, Average |
Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy, Semi-Evergreen |
Native Plants | Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Midwest, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Northeast, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Southeast, Tennessee, United States, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin |
Tolerance | Full Shade, Drought, Deer, Dry Soil, Wet Soil |
Attracts | Birds, Butterflies |
Garden Uses | Edging, Ground Covers, Rain Gardens, Underplanting Roses And Shrubs |
Hardiness |
3 - 8 |
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Plant Type | Ornamental Grasses |
Plant Family | Cyperaceae |
Genus | Carex |
Common names | Pennsylvania Sedge, Sedge |
Exposure | Partial Sun, Shade |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Mid, Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall |
Height |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
Spread | 1' (30cm) |
Spacing |
6" - 10" (15cm - 25cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Low, Average |
Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy, Semi-Evergreen |
Native Plants | Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Midwest, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Northeast, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Southeast, Tennessee, United States, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin |
Tolerance | Full Shade, Drought, Deer, Dry Soil, Wet Soil |
Attracts | Birds, Butterflies |
Garden Uses | Edging, Ground Covers, Rain Gardens, Underplanting Roses And Shrubs |
How many Carex pensylvanica (Pennsylvania Sedge) do I need for my garden?
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