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Carex pensylvanica (Pennsylvania sedge )
1 hour care
per year
per year
0.25m
Max height
Max height
0.45m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Carex pensylvanica
Other names
Pennsylvania sedge , Oak sedge
Genus
Carex Carex
Species
C. pensylvanica - C. pensylvanica is a clump-forming, semi-evergreen perennial with arching, linear, mid-green leaves and slender, dark purple flower spikelets in late spring.
Carex pensylvanica is: Semi evergreen
Habit
Arching, Clump-forming, Compact
Flower
Dark-purple in Spring
Foliage
Mid-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids Aphids
General care
Pruning
Cut back in early spring before new growth emerges.
Propagation
Tends to self-seed in ideal growing conditions.
Propagation methods
Division, Seed
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Where to grow
Carex pensylvanica (Pennsylvania sedge ) will reach a height of 0.25m and a spread of 0.45m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, City, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Lawn, Low Maintenance, Underplanting, Woodland
Cultivation
Best in fertile, well-drained loam in partial or full shade. Suitable for a lawn alternative or underplanting in dry shade.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Shade
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Carex pensylvanica
Other names
Pennsylvania sedge , Oak sedge
Genus
Carex Carex
Species
C. pensylvanica - C. pensylvanica is a clump-forming, semi-evergreen perennial with arching, linear, mid-green leaves and slender, dark purple flower spikelets in late spring.
Native to
Canada, Eastern United States
Foliage
Semi evergreen
Habit
Arching, Clump-forming, Compact
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Colour
Flower
Dark-purple in Spring
Foliage
Mid-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
General care
Pruning
Cut back in early spring before new growth emerges.
Propagation
Tends to self-seed in ideal growing conditions.
Propagation methods
Division, Seed
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Where to grow
Carex pensylvanica (Pennsylvania sedge ) will reach a height of 0.25m and a spread of 0.45m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, City, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Lawn, Low Maintenance, Underplanting, Woodland
Cultivation
Best in fertile, well-drained loam in partial or full shade. Suitable for a lawn alternative or underplanting in dry shade.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Shade
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4, Zone 3
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| Soil drainage: | Well-drained | Tell us... |
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| Light: | Partial Shade, Full Shade | Tell us... |
| Aspect: | North, South, East, West | Tell us... |
| Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | Tell us... |
| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | Tell us... |
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