Pennsylvania Sedge is a beautiful, soft, grass-like sedge that makes a lovely groundcover in shady areas. 
 
     It tolerates some foot traffic and ideal for a lawn alternative.
 
     Carex pensylvanica is one of the few sedges that prefers dry soil.  It spreads by rhizomes up to 8 inches per year to form a turf.  It also makes a great ground cover under deciduous trees.
 
     Fun fact: Pennsylvania sedge is common around oak trees and therefore often is referred to as oak sedge
 
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