General description: low, clumped perennial that looks like grass Height: 6-12 inches Foliage color in summer: pale green Foliage color in fall: sandy / tan Bloom time: May to July (in this case, bloom time refers to fruiting period) Ecological value: attracts birds
Native habitat: dry to moist woodlands; thickets and dry woodlands; often found alongside oak trees Sunlight: part shade to full shade; prefers sun-dappled part shade Soil moisture level: dry Adapted to the following soil types: light-textured soils; prefers loose loams Drought tolerant: yes Soil pH range of tolerance: 4.0 - 8.0
Where/how to plant: plant as a ground cover in a garden setting -We recommend that you plant this species in its native habitat, or conditions that mimic its native habitat
Notes: tolerates heavy shade and wet soil
References “Carex Pensylvanica - Lam.” Pfaf Plant Search, Plants For A Future, pfaf.org/user/Plant.aspx? LatinName=Carex%2Bpensylvanica#:~:text=Plants%20may%20self%2Dseed%20in,Drought%3A%20Tolerant. “Carex Pensylvanica.” Plant Finder , Missouri Botanical Garden, www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?kempercode=f237.
TWC Staff. “Carex Pensylvanica.” Plant Database - Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, The University of Texas at Austin, 10 Feb. 2015, www.wildflower.org/plants/result.php?id_plant=CAPE6.