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Carex Pensylvanica

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ShipsShips 10-12 Days
Height at MaturityUnder 3 Feet
ExposureSun And Shade
Planting Zones3-8
UsageBirding, Soil Erosion
Shipped AsBare-root
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Description

Carex Pensylvanica - Pennsylvania Sedge

Pennsylvania sedge is a bunch-forming native North American perennial grass that grows to 20-40 cm (8-16 in) tall with long‚ narrow‚ grass-like leaves more or less 2-4 mm wide․

Facts about Carex pensylvanica

Where To Grow

This plant can grow in partial shade to full sun and in clay‚ loam‚ or sand soil․ It grows in soil that is either dry or moist․

Carex pensylvanica is also commonly used as a low-maintenance groundcover in gardens and other landscapes‚ as it tolerates foot traffic and requires less water and mowing than customary lawns․

It is a good plant for a wide range of growing conditions‚ and an excellent choice for gardeners

Planting & Care

Plant bare-root stock as soon as it arrives, in well-drained soil with full to partial sun unless noted otherwise above. Water deeply once a week during the first growing season to establish a strong root system.

Shipping & Returns

Dug and shipped bare-root during your zone's dormant window, packed to arrive fresh. Every order is backed by our first-season establishment guarantee — we'll replace it for you.