Pennsylvania Sedge
(Carex pensylvanica)
Other Information
Physical Characteristics
Type: Grasslike (Sedge)
Height: 0.5 - 1 ft
Spread: 0.5 - 1 ft
Flower Color: N/A
Flower Time: N/A
Fruit Type: Achene
Fruit Color: Tan / Brown
Autumn Color: Semi-Evergreen
Sun Conditions: Part Shade
Shade Tolerance: High
Moisture Preference: Low / Medium
Deer Resistance*: High
Dog Safe**: Yes
Conservation Status (MD): SNR - Unranked
Other Names: Oak Sedge
*Deer resistance can vary based on many factors
**Always consult with a veterinarian about plants toxic to dogs and other animals
Wildlife Benefits:
Pennsylvania Sedge provides cover and nesting material for birds. It is a larval host to over a dozen butterfly and moth species. Birds will eat the seeds.