Description
Scientific name: Carex pensylvanica
Range: Keweenaw native
Soil: Loam, Sand
Moisture: Dry, Medium
Height: 6″-1′
Color: Green
Bloom time: April-June
Zomes: 3-7
Spacing: 1-2′
Benefits: Birds, Deer Resistant
Spreads quickly where it is happy to form a loose carpet. While it’s quite adaptable, it doesn’t like wet feet and is at its best with some shade. Pennsylvania Sedge is an excellent companion for taller perennials, where it weaves gently among their stems, covering the ground and suppressing weeds.
