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 in shady areas.
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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Pennsylvania sedge
Latin: Carex pensylvanica
Height: 6-12 inches
Light: Dappled sun
Soil: Dry to medium
Bloom: Spring, whitish
Foliage: Pale-green, semi-evergreen
Landscape: Groundcover; lawn alternative
Pair with: Pussytoes, Foamflower, Choral Bells
Resistance: Deer
Native range here