Carex pensylvanica
Pennsylvania Sedge
Description:
A sedge growing as common ground cover in dry woodlands. Leaves are thin and can persist into the next season. Flowers from mid spring to early summer. Fruit matures late spring through mid summer.
Plant Overview:
| Plant Family: | Cyperaceae |
| Plant Duration: | Perennial |
| Plant Type: | Graminoids/Grasses |
| Plant Habitat: | Dry, open, oak woodlands |
| Attracts Pollinators and Wildlife: | Birds |
| Bloom Time: | Early April to July |
| Fruit Timing: | Mid May to mid June |
| Global and State Rank: | G5, S5 |
| Commercially available landscape plant? | No |
Soil Characteristics: | |
| Soil Moisture: | Dry |
| Soil pH: | Slightly Acidic, Neutral, Slightly Alkaline |
Light Needs: | |
| Opitmal Light: | Partial shade |
| Light Range: | Partial Shade |
Water Needs of Plant: | |
| Soil Moisture: | Dry |