Pennsylvania Sedge (Carex)
Perennial
- Drought tolerant, no-mow lawn!
- Fine-textured, green blades create a lush carpet.
- Highly adaptable to any soil.
- Ideal for shady slopes and erosion protection.
- Zones 3-8, part sun/shade, 12" tall x 12" wide at maturity.
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Common name: Oak sedge, early sedge, common oak sedge, yellow sedge
Zone: 3 - 8
Sun exposure: Part-sun (4-6 hours sun) to shade (< 4 hours sun)
Soil type: Clay, normal, sandy
Soil moisture: Dry, average, or moist
Height x width: 6-12" tall x 6-12" wide
Foliage color: Green
Bloom time: Grown for foliage
Features: Suitable for slopes, heat tolerant, ground covers, dry soils, drought tolerant, container plants, cold tolerant, best sellers
Uses: Lawn substitute, container plant, edging, erosion control, ground cover, massing, rain garden, slopes, small spaces, underplanting, waterside, woodland
How to Grow
Light: Grows best in part-sun, but can withstand sun or shade.
Water: Likes even moisture, so water regularly.
Spacing: 6" to 12"
Fertilizing: Generally, not required. In poor soils, a light application of slow-release fertilizer can be applied.
Winterizing: No care is needed.
Maintenance & pruning: Trim foliage to the ground in early spring.
Plant spacing is based on the ultimate width of the plants. This figure is normally given as a range; for example, 3-5’. If you live in a cold climate and/or want plants to fill in more quickly, plan to space at the shorter end of the range. If you live in a warm climate, are on a limited budget, or are willing to wait longer for plants to touch, use the higher end of the range. Using the larger number is recommended when calculating distance from a building or structure. There’s really no such thing as "maximum spacing": if you don’t want your plants to touch, you can space them as far apart as you’d like. All plant spacing is calculated on center, or in other words, the centers of the plants are spaced one half of their eventual width apart:
Unless you are planting in a straight line, as you might for hedges or edging, space your plants in a staggered or zig-zag pattern for a more interesting and naturalistic look:
Not sure just how many plants will fit in your garden? Our calculator gives you the exact amount of plants required for your space. Simply update the values and the calculator will re-calculate accordingly. Spacing information can be found in the 'How to Grow' tab on each plant's page.