Pennsylvania Sedge (Carex pensylvanica) is a groundcover plant with semi-evergreen grassy foliage with less tendency to flop than other sedges. They prefer mesic to dry soil in part sun to shade, growing to about 1 foot tall. Colonies form as the plants mature, making them a good choice for groundcovers on shaded banks and slopes. Companion plants include Woodland Phlox (Phlox divaricata) and Wild Ginger (Asarum canadense).
Maintenance
From mid-summer to fall, rust and smut may affect the appearance of Pennsylvania Sedge. In late winter, cut the dead foliage back to 2 inches.
About
Light Requirements
Part Sun,
Shade Moisture Requirements
Banks,
Slopes Soil Requirements
Loam,
Sand Height
Very Short,
Short Spacing
1 foot Category
Groundcover Attracts
Birds Illinois Native Plant Status
Yes Bloom Time
April,
May Bloom Color
Yellow Seasonality
Fall,
Spring,
Summer,
Winter Sociability
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