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The Plant Life of the Lurie Garden


Overview
Grasses of the Lurie Garden

Pennsylvania Sedge

Tolerates infertile soils; soft texture, spreads by rhizomes

 
Latin name Carex pennsylvanica
Common name Pennsylvania Sedge
Family Cyperaceae
Zone Z3-8
Bloom time Spring
Season(s) of Interest
Height 1.5'
Native or origin Native
Soil conditions Dry
Flower color Reddish Brown
Known wildlife aspects Used as protection by many migratory waterfowl
Light Requirements Sun or Part-Shade
Lurie Garden location Dark Plate
Companion plants



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