Pennsylvania Sedge (Carex pensylvanica)
[KARE-eks pen-sil-VAN-ih-kah]
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Deciduous Perennial Mounded in the Cyperaceae Family
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Available May 9
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Price |
Availability |
#1 gallon |
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$13.68 |
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24 Flat |
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$58.03 |
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Discover the charm of Carex pensylvanica, a versatile native sedge that thrives in woodland settings! Its lush, arching foliage adds texture and elegance to shaded gardens while providing vital habitat for wildlife. |
Pennsylvania sedge is in the Carex family native to thickets and dry woodland areas in North America. It is commonly found near oak trees, hence one of its common names "oak sedge". It grows in loose colonies and has a creeping habit with its reddish-brown roots. It is a short grass-like Sedge. Delicate and semi-evergreen with slender leaves and interesting flowers. Grows in shade or part sun. Prefers dry to well-drained soil. It can do well in more sunny locations with adequate moisture and can be used as a lawn substitute. Can be mowed as low as two inches. Is clump-forming and will not create a solid mat.
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Pros
Native to Illinois
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Plant Data |
Mature Size |
8 - 12 inches
tall. 18 - 24 inches
wide.
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Sun Exposure |
Full Shade - Partial Sun |
Moisture Tolerance |
Medium - |
Zones |
3a - 7b
(Usually hardy to -40° F)
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Tags |
Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Wildlife, Container, Deciduous, Deer Resistant, Edging, Erosion Control, Filler, For a Shady Spot, Foundation, Full Shade, Good for Beginners, Good for Borders, Good for Butterfly Garden, Good for Cottage Garden, Grasses, Groundcover, Illinois Native, Low Maintenance, Medium, Most Popular, Native to North America, Naturalizing, Normal Soil, Partial Shade, Partial Sun, Perennial, Prairie Garden, Rabbit Resistant, Shade Tolerant, Tolerant of Loamy Soil, Tolerant of Sandy Soil, Well-Drained Soil, Wet Site Tolerant, Woodland Garden
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Bloom Period |
April to May
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Flower Color |
Green
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Foliage Color |
Green
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Most Popular Plants |
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More Info from Experts |
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Commonly Planted with...
Wild columbine (Aquilegia canadensis)
Dales alum root (Heuchera americana 'Dales Strain')
Woodland Phlox (Phlox divaricata)
Creeping foam flower (Tiarella cordifolia)
Woodland sunflower (Helianthus divaricatus)
American coral bell, alumroot (Heuchera americana)
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Photos of This with...
Jack Frost Siberian Bugloss,
Biokovo Hardy Geranium,
Coral Bells 'Caramel',
Alumroot 'Electra',
June Hosta,
Bobo Panicle Hydrangea,
Virginia Bluebells,
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