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Pennsylvania Sedge

Pennsylvania Sedge

Common Name: Pennsylvania Sedge

Botanical Name: Carex pensylvanica

Pennsylvania Sedge

Plant family: Cyperaceae

Location: North Forest Trail

Growing zone: 3-8

Height: .5′-1′

Spread: .5′-1′

Bloom time: May

Bloom description: Small greenish flowers

Leaf type: Long, thin, grass-like leaves.

Garden uses: Wonderful ground cover. Because of its ability to tolerate damp soils, Pennsylvania Sedge is widely recommended for use in rain gardens.