Pennsylvania Sedge
Carex pensylvanica
Carex pensylvanica is a species of flowering plant in the sedge family commonly called Pennsylvania sedge (sometimes shortened to Penn sedge). Other common names include early sedge, common oak sedge, and yellow sedge.
Quick Facts
| Scientific name | Carex pensylvanica |
| Family | Cyperaceae |
| Height | 6-10 in |
| Bloom time | Apr-May |
| Sun | Part shade to shade |
| Moisture | Dry to mesic |
| Soil | Sand, loam |
| Wildlife value | The native dry-shade lawn substitute; forms soft flowing carpets |
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- Chhe (talk) (Public domain)
- Jay Sturner from USA (CC BY 2.0)