Carex pensylvanica, a Pennsylvania sedge, grows in zones 3-8. Its 12" long blades of dark green foliage and seed heads add texture to any garden.
Carex Pensylvanica Sedge
Carex Pensylvanica Sedge, also known as Pennsylvania Sedge, is a beautiful and versatile ornamental grass. It is known for its graceful, arching habit and its fine-textured, blue-green foliage. Pennsylvania Sedge is a slow-growing plant, typically reaching 8-12 inches tall and wide. It is hardy in USDA zones 3-8.
Carex Pensylvanica Sedge
Pennsylvania Sedge is a great choice for a variety of garden settings, including:
- Groundcover: Pennsylvania Sedge is an ideal groundcover for shady to part-shady areas where grass has difficulty growing. It is also a good choice for slopes and other areas where erosion control is needed.
- Edging: Pennsylvania Sedge can be used to create a neat and tidy edge for garden beds or walkways.
- Woodland gardens: Pennsylvania Sedge is a natural addition to woodland gardens, where it can thrive in the shade of trees and shrubs.
- Containers: Pennsylvania Sedge can also be grown in containers, but it is important to choose a container that is large enough to accommodate its spreading habit.
Pennsylvania Sedge is a relatively easy-care plant. It prefers moist, well-drained soil, but it can tolerate occasional drought. It is also tolerant of a wide range of pH levels. Pennsylvania Sedge should be fertilized in the spring with a balanced fertilizer.
To maintain Pennsylvania Sedge, simply remove any dead leaves or flower spikes. You can also divide clumps of Pennsylvania Sedge every few years to keep them from becoming too large.
Pennsylvania Sedge is a beautiful and versatile plant that can add interest and color to any garden.
Here are some tips for growing Carex Pensylvanica Sedge:
- Plant in moist, well-drained soil in part-shade to full shade.
- Water regularly, especially during the first year after planting.
- Fertilize in the spring with a balanced fertilizer.
- Remove dead leaves or flower spikes.
- Divide clumps every 3-4 years to maintain vigor.
Note: The plant is shipped in its pot, firmly secured with several layers of clear tape, thereby avoiding any shuffling and moving during transit. The plant reaches you with minimal damage- very safe and secure. We have been shipping plants like this for several years (plant are sometimes shipped in smaller pots for safety and ease of shipping). Most plants go dormant in fall and winter and will lose most of their leaves - looking dead and dry - very normal. They will flush out in spring.
We cannot send ship some plants and some sizes to California due to restrictions placed by department of agriculture.
Growing Zones: 5-9 outdoors
| Mature Height: | 1-2 ft. |
| Sunlight: | Full Shade |
| Mature width: | 1-2 ft. |
| Botanical Name: | Carex 'Ice Dance |
| Growth Rate: | Fast |
