Carex pensylvanica (3.5 inch pot)

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Carex pensylvanica (3.5-inch pot)
Common Name: Pennsylvania Sedge, Oak Sedge

Height: 8-10 Inches
Spread: 6-8 Inches
Hardiness Zone: 4 - 8
Shade to Part Shade
Evergreen in warm climates
Native to Central and Eastern U.S.
Spreads slow by rhizomes to form dense mat
A good shade lawn substitute
Bloom brown and insignificant - late Spring
Excellent ground cover for dry shade

Carex pensylvanica has narrow 1/8" wide, 12" long blades of dark green foliage. Evergreen in warmer climates. Pensylvania Sedge is a native to Central and Eastern U.S. Creeping slowly by rhizomes it makes a good ground cover in dry shade. White inflorescences in late Spring are followed by seed heads that add interest and texture. Carex pensylvanica will grow in average, dry soil. Prefers medium to dry soil. Will tolerate drying out with regular watering. Use for ground cover, mass plantings, naturalizing, erosion control on slopes, lawn substitute in dry shade and woodland areas. Natural habitat - often found growing under oak trees. Mature Height 8"-10", spread 12"-18"

Choose a location that receives partial to full shade. Pennsylvania sedge can tolerate full sun, but it will do best in shady areas. Plant in well-drained soil. Pennsylvania sedge is tolerant of dry soil, but it will not do well in wet or soggy soil.

Space the plants 10-12 inches apart. Pennsylvania sedge will spread over time, so it is important to space the plants appropriately. Water regularly during the first year after planting. Once the plants are established, they are drought-tolerant and only need to be watered during dry periods.

Fertilize in spring with a balanced fertilizer. Pennsylvania sedge does not require a lot of fertilizer, but a light application in spring will help to promote new growth. Cut back the plants in late winter. This will help to keep them tidy and encourage new growth.

Pennsylvania sedge is a host plant for the spring azure butterfly. Deer-resistant and tolerant of salt, so it can be used in coastal gardens.

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