Comments on: Growing Pennsylvania sedge (Carex pensylvanica) in a garden or as a lawn alternative

By: Tara Nolan

Thu, 14 May 2026 15:29:34 +0000

Hi Mhari, I don’t usually touch mine. The previous year’s growth is so fine that by spring, it’s usually disintegrated. You could try gently pulling it away.

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By: Mhari Sandoval

Fri, 08 May 2026 17:45:59 +0000

How do you deal with the previous years growth? Can it be tracked out?

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By: Tara Nolan

Fri, 07 Jun 2024 15:20:35 +0000

In reply to Judith.

Hi Judith, From what I’ve read, the seeds will turn from green to brown. Harvest the seeds as soon as they ripen to brown color, then spread them out to dry.

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By: Judith

Fri, 07 Jun 2024 14:58:26 +0000

I have common oak sedge growing naturally on our property. The plants bloomed in April profusely , attracting our neighbor’s honeybees. It is the first week in June and I keep watching the seedbeds to harvest some for an acquaintance to propagate( she doesn’t live close enough to share a plant which would make propagation easy. My question is: 2 months after pollenization , could I harvest the seeds? If I wait, they may fall off the stalk. The seeds must be planted fresh but, of course, must be ripe. Thank you for any insight you may have. I agree it is a very lovely career and very versatile.

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By: Linda

Sat, 16 Mar 2024 18:47:17 +0000

If you want to grow Pennsylvania sedge from seed, you will have to cold stratify the seeds, or plant them outdoors in the fall. They need cold to germinate.

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By: Tara Nolan

Thu, 15 Feb 2024 14:13:14 +0000

In reply to Linda B.

Hi Linda,
There seems to be a few places that sell seed for these two sedges – Prairie Moon Nursery and Prairie Nursery are a couple I found.

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By: Linda B

Thu, 08 Feb 2024 03:10:47 +0000

I really want to grow Pennsylvania or Appalachian Sedge. I have been searching for a seed source for greater than 3 years. I have a 30 ft by 4 foot bed. Buying plans from a nursery is not financially feasible. Any idea where I can purchase seeds? Thanks.

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