Pennsylvania Sedge (Carex pensylvanica) 12-pack of plugs
Can be shipped.
These small plugs are an economical way of planting large areas, such as a lawn replacement, with Pennsylvania Sedge. This is a popular sedge for shady, urban lawn replacements because it spreads by rhizomes and eventually creates a mat. Plan on planting these Pennsylvania Sedge plugs 9”-12” apart. The closer you plant, the faster they will form a mat.
What are plugs? Plugs are plants grown in 72-cell trays; each soil plug is 1.6” wide x 3.2” deep. They are a great option for planting large gardens. We plant all of our own projects with plugs.
Pennsylvania Sedge is a short sedge that spreads slowly underground to form a groundcover in shady, dry locations. A key component of many oak woodland restorations. Pennsylvania Sedge is a good garden choice for locations where a short, spreading plant is desired.
Details
Perennial
Sun: Shade, Part Shade
Moisture: Dry, Medium
Height: 8 inches
Blooms: April, May, June
Color: Green
Spacing: 8-12″
Spreads: 7” a year by roots
Zones: 3-7
Benefits: Groundcover, Birds, Deer Resistant
Design Tips
Pennsylvania Sedge is one of the most common groundcovers in pristine Midwest forests. Pennsylvania Sedge (Carex pensylvanica) spreads about 6-9″ per year to form a dense groundcover. In sunny situations it doesn’t spread as much and in shady conditions it can be planted with other shade flowers to create a mixed groundcover.
Great native plant choice for the Minnesota Lawns to Legumes grant program!
Companion Plants
Columbine
Bradbury's Monarda
Wild Blue Phlox
Wild Geranium
Jacob's Ladder
Star Sedge
