{"product_id":"pennsylvania-sedge","title":"Pennsylvania Sedge (Carex pensylvanica)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"243\" data-end=\"636\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"243\" data-end=\"265\"\u003ePennsylvania Sedge\u003c\/strong\u003e is a fine-textured, native woodland sedge that thrives in dry to moderately moist shade. Its narrow, arching leaves form soft, flowing tufts just 6–12 inches tall, gradually knitting together into a wispy green carpet. This makes it an ideal, low-input groundcover or lawn alternative beneath trees, along shaded paths, or in naturalistic plantings where turf struggles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"638\" data-end=\"1118\"\u003eA cool-season grower, Pennsylvania Sedge greens up early in spring and remains visually soft and inviting throughout the growing season. While it doesn’t host large numbers of specialist insects, it plays a supporting role in the food web—its foliage feeding grasshoppers and other herbivorous insects, and its seeds offering food for birds. With its drought tolerance, deer resistance, and graceful habit, it's a cornerstone for layered shade gardens and native lawn conversions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"963\" data-end=\"987\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"963\" data-end=\"985\"\u003eWhy Choose Pennsylvania Sedge\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"963\" data-end=\"985\"\u003e?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1162\" data-end=\"1220\"\u003eExcellent native lawn alternative for dry or shady areas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1162\" data-end=\"1220\"\u003eTolerates foot traffic and light mowing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1162\" data-end=\"1220\"\u003eSupports birds and insect herbivores.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1162\" data-end=\"1220\"\u003eLow-maintenance, deer-resistant, and drought-tolerant once established.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1892\" data-end=\"2028\"\u003eMow once or twice a year if a manicured look is desired. Allow to spread naturally for a soft meadow effect. Comb or rake in early spring to refresh.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Home Park","offers":[{"title":"32-Plant Tray","offer_id":47617189445849,"sku":"NC_CARPEN_32FT","price":169.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0644\/0645\/4489\/files\/pennsylvania_sedge_01.jpg?v=1766081668","url":"https:\/\/myhomepark.com\/products\/pennsylvania-sedge","provider":"My Home Park","version":"1.0","type":"link"}