Horsford Gardens and Nursery

Rooted in Vermont soil since 1893.

Plants / Carex pensylvanica

Carex pensylvanica

Sedge

Description

This Sedge makes a great groundcover for dry shade. Will grow in sun, but requires moist soil. Slender upright soft green blades with gold highlights in autumn form a spreading mound with arching foliage. Naturally ocurring in Vermont.
Characteristics

Hardiness Zone: 4

Light requirements: Part Sun/Shade

Height: 8"

Spread: 12-10"

Native: Yes

Sizes & Prices

Size: 2 Yr $13.98

Other Information


All Grass, Sedge

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Zone: 3-9

Shade/Sun

HT: 8-12"

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Zone: 3-8

Part Sun/Shade

HT: 12"

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Zone: 5-9

Sun/Part Sun

HT: 12-24"

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Carex glauca 'Blue Zinger'

Zone: 4

Part Sun

HT: 6-12"

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Zone: 5

Part Sun/Shade

HT: 12"

Japanese Sedge

Carex oshimensis 'Evergold'

Zone: 5

Part Shade/Part Sun

HT: 12"

Sedge

Carex pensylvanica

Zone: 4

Part Sun/Shade

HT: 8"