Carex pensylvanica
Sedge-Pennsylvania, Oak Sedge
Carex pensylvanica
Sedge-Pennsylvania, Oak SedgeThis popular native sedge has seen high demand due to its tolerance of drier soils than most species. It forms a soft, sweeping carpet of finely textured, semi-evergreen foliage that is peppered with small, tan inflorescences. It spreads slowly to form a no-mow lawn alternative or groundcover in shady spots.
Plant Details
- Zone: 3 - 8
- Height: 8-10"
- Spread: 12-18"
- Exposure: Full Shade, Part Shade
- Soil Moisture: High Water Needs, Low Water Needs, Moderate Water Needs
- Drought tolerant: Yes, Once Established
- Bloom time: Grown for Foliage, Late Spring
- Foliage Color: Green Shades
- Flower Color: Brown Shades
- Fragrant: No
- Good Cut Flower: No
- Native: Native Species
- Deer resistant: Yes
- Rabbit resistant: No
- Bee-friendly: No
- Attracts butterflies: No
- Attracts hummingbirds: No
- Groundcover: Yes
- Roy Diblik Favorite: Yes
Plant Details
- Zone: 3 - 8
- Height: 8-10"
- Spread: 12-18"
- Exposure: Full Shade, Part Shade
- Soil Moisture: High Water Needs, Low Water Needs, Moderate Water Needs
- Drought tolerant: Yes, Once Established
- Bloom time: Grown for Foliage, Late Spring
- Foliage Color: Green Shades
- Flower Color: Brown Shades
- Fragrant: No
- Good Cut Flower: No
- Native: Native Species
- Bee-friendly: No
- Deer resistant: Yes
- Rabbit resistant: No
- Attracts butterflies: No
- Attracts hummingbirds: No
- Groundcover: Yes
- Roy Diblik Favorite: Yes
Grower Information
Ornamental grasses and grasslike plants vary widely by type. Cool season grasses are generally best planted in the fall prior or in late winter/early spring in the greenhouse. Warm season grasses can be planted in spring and summer for same-season sales. Sedges grow best when planted in spring and summer rather than the fall prior.
Ornamental grasses and grasslike plants grow well in a wide range of growing media types, provided there is adequate moisture-holding capacity and good drainage. While getting established in their finished containers, most prefer to be kept moist, but not saturated.
- PowerPlug Size(s): 32s
- Optimal Planting Time: Spring
- Retail Sales Window: Fall, Spring, Summer
- Moisture in Production: Average, Low
- Requires Shade in Production: Yes
- Vernalization Required for Bloom: No
- Vernalization Beneficial: Yes