Pennsylvania Sedge (Carex pensylvanica)

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Growing conditions Sun: Full sun to shade Soil: Average to moist (tolerates drought, poor soils once established) Plant details Size: ~8–15 in tall with arching blades · spreads 12 –24 in Bloom time: Mid spring Deer resistant: Yes Why we love it Fine-textured sedge that forms a soft, flowing ground cover Helps stabilize soil and provides a calm foundation for garden design Can be mowed occasionally, making it a flexible lawn alternative Why wildlife loves it Early-season pollen source Host plant for several skippers and satyr butterflies Foliage provides nesting material for birds and shelter for insects Fun to see New green growth appears in early spring, signaling the start of warmer weather Show more