Pennsylvania sedge (Carex pensylvanica) is a shade-loving perennial sedge commonly found in thickets and dry woodland areas. Despite this, it is tolerant of getting wet, and this makes it a great candidate for a shade rain garden. It is often found in areas near oak trees, hence another common name, Oak Sedge. It is typically found in clumps up to 8″ tall and grows in loose colonies. This is a low sedge with soft, delicate, semi-evergreen leaves. It is semi-evergreen in moderately cold winter climates. Flowers bloom in late spring in bunches atop triangular stems which rise up from the foliage. It makes an excellent, soft, low maintenance ground cover for dry shade. It can be used to create a shade meadow when mixed with shade perennials. It is very effectively used as a lawn substitute for dry soils in shady areas and forms a a soft rolling turf that never needs mowing, or if you do mow, just mow 2-3 times per year to 2″ tall. This is a must have for any shade garden.

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