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Carex pensylvanica

Pennsylvania Sedge

  • Narrow fine-textured leaves
  • Seed and cover for small songbirds
  • Naturalizes slowly on moist sites and under trees

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Attracts Wildlife
Attracts Songbirds
Critter Resistance
Deer Resistant
Exposure
Full Shade
Partial Sun
Foliage Color
Green
Red
Soil Moisture
Average Water
Moist, Well-Drained
Habit
Mounding
Upright
Season of Interest (Flowering)
Summer
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Carex pensylvanica

Grows easily in full sun, part shade and shade. Ideal for planting under deciduous trees. Plant in well-drained soil with average moisture. Will grow in infertile, slightly acidic soil, dry soil.