{"product_id":"carex-pensylvanica-pensylvania-sedge-copy","title":"Carex pensylvanica - PENSYLVANIA SEDGE 'STRAW HAT'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTanya’s Take\u003c\/strong\u003e I have observed but not grown this. This deep green grass is semi-evergreen with graceful 1' blades. Try this is plant for your dry shade areas. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial features of Carex\u003c\/strong\u003e Semi-evergreen and\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003esedges in general are not attractive to deer. Could be used as a replacement for liriope, as Carex make good front of the border edger plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePollinators served\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eBees and smaller pollinators\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor and texture\u003c\/strong\u003e Spreading dense clumps\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring spikelets are held above the leaves early summer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003earound 1'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSun, part shade or shade?\u003c\/strong\u003e Part to full shade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil moisture \u003c\/strong\u003eAverage to dry\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePreferred soils  \u003c\/strong\u003eWell drained high organic matter soil\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it a bully?\u003c\/strong\u003e No. It's rhizomes slowly expand to form attractive clumps\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrought tolerance\u003c\/strong\u003e Does well in average or dry shade. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eToughness rating\u003c\/strong\u003e Unknown to me, but I suspect it's pretty adaptable given where I've seen it growing. I've known people to use this as a lawn alternative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShould you give this plant a try \u003c\/strong\u003eYes!  If you have a shady spot that needs some love I'd give it a go! (Actually, I am going to try all the Carex's in this sale.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this native\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eYup. Entire east coast including DC, MD and VA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mtcubacenter.org\/plants\/pennsylvania-sedge\/\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMore info here\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhotos Elaine Miller NOVA Master Gardeners\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bipartisan Gardens","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57017038799153,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0911\/6621\/2401\/files\/carex_pensylvanica_clumpElaineMillsNOVAMstrGard.webp?v=1737734257","url":"https:\/\/www.bipartisangardens.com\/products\/carex-pensylvanica-pensylvania-sedge-copy","provider":"Bipartisan Gardens","version":"1.0","type":"link"}