Carex pensylvanica
Sedges are cool season grass-like species with a wide variety of traits appealing to those replacing a turfgrass lawn, though they don’t tolerate a lot of foot traffic. Many are juglone tolerant and can be grown under black walnut trees. Also known as oak sedge, Pennsylvania sedge is an excellent ground cover adaptable to a wide range of light and soil conditions. A plant can spread to four feet in four years. This sedge is deer resistant and can be mowed. As with all native plants, it needs minimal water and fertilizer, especially compared to turf grass.Â
Zone: 4-8 (Map)
Habitat: Dry to moist well-drained soils. Full sun to part shade.
Growth: 1.5 ft wide, 1 ft tall at maturity.
Pennsylvania sedge is an excellent ground cover adaptable to a wide range of light and soil conditions. This sedge is deer resistant and can be mowed.
Pennsylvania sedge is an excellent ground cover adaptable to a wide range of light and soil conditions. This sedge is deer resistant and can be mowed.
Carex pensylvanica
Sedges are cool season grass-like species with a wide variety of traits appealing to those replacing a turfgrass lawn, though they don’t tolerate a lot of foot traffic. Many are juglone tolerant and can be grown under black walnut trees. Also known as oak sedge, Pennsylvania sedge is an excellent ground cover adaptable to a wide range of light and soil conditions. A plant can spread to four feet in four years. This sedge is deer resistant and can be mowed. As with all native plants, it needs minimal water and fertilizer, especially compared to turf grass.Â
Zone: 4-8 (Map)
Habitat: Dry to moist well-drained soils. Full sun to part shade.
Growth: 1.5 ft wide, 1 ft tall at maturity.
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