.plant-container { font-family: inherit; } .plant-container ul { list-style: none; padding-left: 0; margin-left: 0; } .plant-container li { display: flex; align-items: center; margin-bottom: 8px; line-height: 1.6; padding-left: 0; } .plant-container img { width: 24px; height: auto; margin-right: 10px; vertical-align: middle; flex-shrink: 0; } Pennsylvania Sedge Grass, Carex pensylvanica Description A versatile, native sedge with fine-textured, light green foliage. It forms dense clumps, providing excellent groundcover and erosion control. Its subtle appearance makes it suitable for naturalistic landscapes. Suggested Uses Ideal for groundcover in shaded or partly sunny areas, erosion control on slopes, and native plant gardens. Suitable for naturalistic landscapes and underplantings. Plant Details Botanical Name: Carex pensylvanica Common Name: Pennsylvania Sedge Size & Growth: 1-2 ft tall, clumping habit Hardiness Zones: 4-8 Foliage Type: Fine-textured, light green grass-like foliage Bloom Time: Usually late spring to early summer Growth Rate: Moderate Light Requirements: Partial shade to full shade Attracts Pollinators: Yes Indoor Friendly: No Container Friendly: No Deer Resistant: Yes Pet Warning: Non-toxic Fragrant: No Cut Flower: No Grows Well With: Ferns, Wildflowers, Native Grasses Care Tips Planting Instructions: Plant in well-drained soil in shaded or partly shaded areas. Space 12-18 inches apart. Soil Moisture: Moist, well-drained soil Soil Type: Loamy, sandy, or gravelly soils Humidity: Average to high humidity preferred Pruning Instructions: Remove dead or damaged foliage as needed Winter Care: Mulch in colder zones to protect roots; generally hardy Planting Depth: Plant at same depth as in container Fertilization: Occasional feed with balanced fertilizer in spring Special Care: Minimal; prefers shaded areas with consistent moisture
