Carex pensylvanica
Posted by John Friel on Feb 12th 2020
This is the go-to
native for attractive, low-maintenance cover in low-light situations. “Pennsylvania sedge” has rich green foliage. Slender, hair-like
blades take on a graceful flowing appearance for a great lawn substitute in dry
shade.It’s a spreader, but
isn’t that part of the definition of an effective groundcover? Once
established, it requires almost no attention. If it needs neatening up, it can
be mowed lightly, at a high setting, once or twice per season. Unlike many
sedges, it d