Pennsylvania Sedge - Carex pensylvanica

Phonetic: KAIR-eks pen-sill-VAN-ee-ka

Photo By Chhe

Pennsylvania Sedge grows actively in spring and fall when soil temperatures are cooler. Planted one foot on center, it fills-in to form a dense low growing turf that doesn't need mowing. Requires a well-drained dryer soil, in partial to full shade.

• Hardiness Zones: 3 - 7
• Native Northeast Region: BONAP Map
• BONAP Map Key Color Guide: Map Color Key
• Sun Exposure:  Full Sun to Shade
• Flower Color:  Green
• Bloom Time: April, May, June
• Soil Type:  Medium to Dry 
• Mature Plant Size:  1'H x 1'W
• Plant Spacing:  1'
• Host Plant: Various Satyr
• Attracts: Moths
• Advantages:  Drought tolerant, Deer resistant
• Landscape Uses: Ground cover, lawn substitute, shade garden, mass planting
• Companion Plants: Wild Columbine, Woodland Phlox, Golden Alexanders, Dwarf Crested Iris, Wild Geranium
• Deer Resistant