Pennsylvania Sedge, High Meadow Sedge, Common Oak Sedge

Pennsylvania Sedge, High Meadow Sedge, Common Oak Sedge Carex pensylvanica Dappled sun to light shade, medium to dry moisture level, prefers light textured soils, slightly acidic to neutral pH.  6 – 12 inches height, spreads slowly by rhizomes. Germination Code:  C(60).  Difficult to grow from seed. Native Region:  Limited number of counties in Middle and East Tennessee Cool season.  This sedge has pale green, arching, fine-textured leaves that turn sandy brown in fall.  Forms a lush carpet with time.  Can be a fine groundcover and can be used as a drought-tolerant lawn in shady areas.  Benefits from some afternoon shade and requires a well-drained soil.  Very drought- and shade-tolerant but cannot withstand regular foot traffic.  Attracts birds who use the leaves for nests and eat the seed. sedge;sun/shade;medium;loam sedge;sun/shade;medium;sand sedge;sun/shade;dry;loam sedge;sun/shade;dry;sand sedge;shade;medium;loam sedge;shade;medium;sand sedge;shade;dry;loam sedge;shade;dry;sand

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