Shade, Part Shade
Short Plant
Height: 16"
Width: 1'
Moist, Average, Dry
Bloom: May
Benefits: Habitat
Carex pensylvanica - Pennsylvania sedge
Photo: Bluemel Nursery. Kurt Bluemel Inc.
Pennsylvania Sedge forms a low, flowing carpet of fine green foliage that gently spreads without taking over. It’s one of the best native alternatives to turf grass, especially in shady or dry areas where grass struggles. Tolerates light foot traffic, needs little maintenance, and looks great as a natural groundcover under trees!


