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Pennsylvania Sedge

Botanical Name
Carex pensylvanica
Min Zone
3
Max Zone
7
Height
6 to 12 inches
Width
6 to 12 inches
Flowers
Spring
Light
Part to full shade
Soil
Dry to medium, well-drained
Planting & Care
  • Prefers loose soils in dappled shade
  • Plants slowly spread by rhizomes and can self seed in optimum growing conditions
  • Soft, grass-like foliage makes a great alternative to turf grass in dry shady areas of the landscape, especially around trees

 

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