
Oak Sedge - Grow Native!
Small clump-forming perennial sedge with fountain-like form. Does best in part shade to shade in moderate soils. Use as a ground cover, low border, or between other species for mulch and weed control.
Carex pensylvanica (Oak Sedge, Pennsylvania Sedge, Plantainleaf Sedge …
Pennsylvania sedge is sedge in the Carex family native to thickets and dry woodland areas in North America. It is commonly found near oak trees, hence one of its common names "oak sedge". It grows in loose colonies and has a creeping habit with its reddish-brown roots.
Carex albicans - Plant Finder - Missouri Botanical Garden
Carex albicans, sometimes commonly called white tinged sedge or oak sedge, is a rhizomatous perennial sedge (section Acrocystis) that grows in a clump to 15-20" tall. It is native to North America from Quebec and Ontario south to Florida and Texas.
Oak Sedge: Carex pensylvanica | Planting & Care Guide - McKay …
Oak Sedge grass (or white tinged sedge) is a gorgeous grass offering for dry shade, growing best in part to full shade. It has a narrow, upright-arching habit that forms in either dense tufts or loose colonies of tufts. Flowers bloom in late spring on tall flowering stems.
Carex pensylvanica - Plant Finder - Missouri Botanical Garden
Carex pensylvanica, commonly called Pennsylvania sedge, is a shade-loving perennial sedge that is native to thickets and dry woodland areas in Eastern and Central North America from Quebec to Manitoba south to Mississippi and Georgia.
Try Oak Sedge Instead of Lawn in the Shade - Horticulture
Apr 27, 2019 · Virtues: Oak sedge is a rugged grass native to the East Coast. Its short stature, shade tolerance and ability to gently spread lend it to many applications in the garden, from ground cover to lawn substitute to accent or companion plant, container plant or edger. Common name: Pennsylvania sedge, oak sedge. Botanical name:Carex pensylvanica.
COMMON OAK SEDGE - Welcome to Hinsdale Nurseries
Common Oak Sedge is native to woodlands and prairies in Illinois. It is an adaptable and hardy sedge that can tolerate sun and shade, clay soils, dry soils, and drought once established. Bright-green, semi-evergreen foliage gives an attractive fine-textured look.
Pennsylvania Sedge - Carex pensylvanica - Prairie Nursery
Found growing in forested areas throughout the eastern U.S., Pennsylvania Sedge is strongly asscociated with oak forests and drier soils. It grows best in partial shade, but can tolerate full shade. It will tolerant occasionally wet soil, but a well drained site is required.
Carex pensylvanica oak sedge from North Creek Nurseries
A very easy to grow sedge that tolerates Black Walnut, it does well as a lawn substitute or as a shade border edging plant. Native to eastern and central America, Pennsylvania sedge is commonly seen in oak-dominated forests in Pennsylvania but …
Sedge: A Growing Guide for Carex - Garden Design
Also known as oak sedge, this semi-evergreen perennial is native to eastern and central North America, where it is commonly found growing near oak trees. Fine tufts of arching green foliage add graceful movement and soft texture to the landscape.