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Grass: Carex pensylvanica - Sedge
Sedge
- Native to Eastern and Central North America
- Shade loving plant is commonly found beneath Oak trees, therefor referred to as Common Oak Sedge
- Low sedge with delicate, arching, semi-evergreen leaves up to 1/8" wide and 8"-12" long
- Fine texture and fountaining habit give a soft appearance
- Use as a groundcover to create a shade lawn or use as an underplanting for shade perennials
- Spreads via rhizomes
- Produces upright, stalkless spikeletes- white and feathery with dark purple scales
Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Cut foliage to the ground before any new growth in early Spring to keep tidy appearance
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