Product Description
Carex pensylvanica (3.5-inch pot)
Common Name: Pennsylvania Sedge, Oak Sedge
Height: 8-10 Inches
Spread: 6-8 Inches
Hardiness Zone: 4 - 8
Shade to Part Shade
Evergreen in warm climates
Native to Central and Eastern U.S.
Spreads slow by rhizomes to form dense mat
A good shade lawn substitute
Bloom brown and insignificant - late Spring
Excellent ground cover for dry shade
Carex pensylvanica has narrow 1/8" wide, 12" long blades of dark green foliage. Evergreen in warmer climates. Pensylvania Sedge is a native to Central and Eastern U.S. Creeping slowly by rhizomes it makes a good ground cover in dry shade. White inflorescences in late Spring are followed by seed heads that add interest and texture. Carex pensylvanica will grow in average, dry soil. Prefers medium to dry soil. Will tolerate drying out with regular watering. Use for ground cover, mass plantings, naturalizing, erosion control on slopes, lawn substitute in dry shade and woodland areas. Natural habitat - often found growing under oak trees. Mature Height 8"-10", spread 12"-18"
Choose a location that receives partial to full shade. Pennsylvania sedge can tolerate full sun, but it will do best in shady areas. Plant in well-drained soil. Pennsylvania sedge is tolerant of dry soil, but it will not do well in wet or soggy soil.
Space the plants 10-12 inches apart. Pennsylvania sedge will spread over time, so it is important to space the plants appropriately. Water regularly during the first year after planting. Once the plants are established, they are drought-tolerant and only need to be watered during dry periods.
Fertilize in spring with a balanced fertilizer. Pennsylvania sedge does not require a lot of fertilizer, but a light application in spring will help to promote new growth. Cut back the plants in late winter. This will help to keep them tidy and encourage new growth.
Pennsylvania sedge is a host plant for the spring azure butterfly. Deer-resistant and tolerant of salt, so it can be used in coastal gardens.
Other Details
The most important part of the plant is its root system. Healthy roots are the foundation of a healthy, vibrant plant. The type of plug container used is based on the specific needs of the plants. Perennials offered as bare root traditionally perform better when planted as bare root.Planted in a specialized mix, potted plants have well established root systems. Top growth stage will vary depending on the current life cycle and time of year when shipped. In Winter and early Spring dormant plants may be shipped. Dormant plants may be planted right away, even before the last frost date.
Most bare root varieties are field grown for at least one season, though Hemerocallis and Hosta are grown for two seasons. The bulk of the soil is removed during the harvesting process and the tops of most varieties are trimmed back to the crown. They are graded, packed in shredded aspen or sphagnum moss and stored in freezers until ready to be shipped.
See our Container Sizes and Bare Root Perennials pages for more information.
Plant information and care is provided in the Overview section, Plant Genus Page and general information is provided in the Planting Care & Guides. Additional questions can be asked on each Plant page.
Plant Spacing: Using the maximum mature spread or width of a plant to guide spacing, ensures space to grow to full size. To fill an area sooner, plant them closer together. Just remember, future thinning or transplanting may be needed.
Water: Keep a close eye on newly planted perennials, especially throughout the first growing year. Most early plant loss is due to too much or too little water!
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I think I overestimated the fill tile for this plant . The plants were healthy when received so I think the problem is on this end. I should have put them closer together as some have failed to thrive. I was hoping they would look better this spring
Whoops this review is for carex pensylvanica
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Carex
Seems good so far. Arrived well pack and apparently healthy.
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nice plants
Arrived as scheduled, all healthy and all doing well in their new environment. part of a more naturalized landscape.
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Pennsylvania sedge
The 50 sedge plants I ordered arrived quickly, were well packaged, and all in great shape. This was a far better experience than I had a few months ago with another well-known mail order nursery. I've just ordered another 25 plants and will definitely do business with Bloomin Designs again.
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Great plants
I'm doing a mass planting of aa wooded area after getting rid of invasives. I've bought all of the Pennsylvania sedge in my town but needed more and was nervous about getting more online. The plants arrived the day after shipment, in excellent condition. Vey happy. Few plants are deer resistant and can take dry shade. Will plant this week.
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Beautiful grasses
They sway with the breeze and cool you just to watch! Plants arrived in great condition, doing well so far. This is my 3rd purchase from Bloomin Designs - just keep adding to the section of grass. Slower spreading than I anticipated, but exactly what I wanted. Now if I could keep the fox from digging them up!!!
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Pennsylvania sedge
I ordered 20 and was so pleased I ordered another 50 for a mass planting. Plants arrived in beautiful shape with well established root systems. I definitely recommend Blooming Designs.
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Carex pensylvanica
Nice rich full pot of carex pensylvanica with well established roots. Very pleased.
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Healthy plants and fast delivery
I placed an order for 48 Pennsylvania Sedge plants to be delivered 3 weeks later. The plants were shipped on the day requested and received 2 days later. All of the plants were in perfect condition. I highly recommend Bloomin Designs Nursery.
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sedges
All arrived healthy and are looking fine in the garden!!
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healthy plants, arrived promptly
Nice healthy plants, well packaged and arrived as scheduled. I placed three separate orders, in both fall and spring, and the plants were great all three times. They are doing well in my shaded lawn in Massachusetts.
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better than i could hope for
The service was magnificent with constant email updates on the order and delivery status. All plants were plump and vibrant and these were much better than the equivalent i ordered elsewhere. Wonderfully packaged. Have no hesitation in future purchases.
