Carex Pensylvanica - 10 Pack

The Carex Pensylvanica

The Carex Pensylvanica plant, is a perennial plant with a grass-like appearance that belongs to the Cypercae family and is found throughout Eastern woodland locations of the Northern Hemisphere. Flowers tend to bloom in the later Spring months and the staminate scales of the Pennsylvania sedge are often green with slight purplish hue. The pistillate scales maintain a deep brown to light black color with white around the edges. Leaves of the Sedge are sharp, are the edges of it's stems.

The plant grows best in USDA Growing Zones 3 – 8 and reaches a maximum height of between 15-30 centimeters. Typically, the sedge blooms in late Spring months and the plant is best grown in dry soil with ample shade. Colonies of Pennsylvania Sedge grow as far North as Quebec and as far south as Mississippi. There is currently a large population of it growing along the Missouri River in the surrounding dry forests and on the ledges of the overlooking bluffs. The roots are typically light brown to dark red, and colonies grow in bunches of up to 21 centimeters in height. In ideal growing conditions, the sedge is self-seeding.

Carex Pensylvanica Loves Shade

It is a native grass or wheat that grows well in zones 4-8. It grows 8-10 inches in height and makes a good ground cover. It mixes well with other plants. It grows well in full shade or partial sun. It is drought tolerant and needs moisture to thrive. It grows best in well drained soil.

It grows well as a ground cover under trees and shady areas. It goes well in shade gardens with other shade plants. When planted it should be spread about 10 inches apart. It can be grown in full sun too. Best to plant roots in fall or early spring in April or May.

Carex Pensylvanica Is Easy To Grow

It is a native grass or wheat that grows well in full shade. It grows 8-10 inches in height and makes a good ground cover. It mixes well with other plants. It grows well in dry soil. It is drought tolerant and needs moisture to thrive.

Carex Pensylvanica grows well as a ground cover under trees and shady areas. It goes well in shade gardens with other shade plants. When planted it should be spread about 10 inches apart. It can be grown in full sun too. Best to plant roots in fall or early spring in April or May.