Growing Information

USDA Zones

3–8

Sun

Part Shade

Water

low

Height

6"–1 ft

🦌 Deer-Resistant🐶 Dog-Friendly†🐱 Cat-Friendly†🌿 Native

The best native lawn alternative for dry shade. Pennsylvania Sedge forms a fine-textured, low-growing carpet under trees where traditional lawn grasses fail. Rarely needs mowing and tolerates foot traffic.

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