Grass Carex pensylvanica Sedge Perennial Grass 1 Gallon

Forms a nice ground cover of soft clumps, making it suitable for use as a drought tolerant lawn in shady areas. It greens up early in the spring and grows very well in open woods and woodland margins. To use as a turf grass, mow 2-3 times a year, when about 3-4" tall. Makes a nice soft woodland groundcover. Carex pensylvanica is native to eastern and central North America and is widely variable. It spreads by stolons (above ground runners). Description: cool season; depending on the growing conditions this can be a slow to quick spreader Foliage - bright green; narrow, slightly arching blades; 25 cm (10") in height if unmowed; evergreen in mild climates Flowers - sparse and not showy; in May Ideal conditions: full sun (if irrigated) to full shade; average soil; will grow in sandy soil Coldest zone: 3 to 8 (find your zone; further info on plant hardiness) Suggested uses: groundcover, lawn, along roads and highways in partial shade; containers, understory in a woodland garden

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