Gramminoids
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Pennsylvania Sedge
Carex pensylvanica
Description: This small, fine ground cover spreads through thin rhizomes and makes a great lawn alternative and versatile garden plant. It is perfect for mass plantings to fill spaces around perennials and shrubs. It attracts numerous species of butterflies and moths. In fall, the tips of the foliage turn brown and by winter, the entire plant turns a tawny hue with hints of deep green. Cut back one in the spring or leave alone to regenerate new foliage.
Habitat
Habitat and Wetland Indicator Status: Open woodlands, dry ridge tops, rocky outcrops (NI)
Light: Sun, Part Shade, Shade
Soil Type and Moisture: Dry to moist soils.Characteristics
Bloom Color: White, Green, Brown
Bloom Period: May, June, July
Mature Height: 1 footWildlife: Attracts birds. Host Plant to the Mulberry Wing and Black Dash.
Other Features: Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Shade TolerantSold As
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Switchgrass
Panicum virgatum
Description: This warm season grass has pretty open and branched red, or pink inflorescence that adds dash of pale yellow in the winter. clubs and spreads through rhizomes. Foliage rises like a fountain from the clump. It is best planted as a border or as a screen and pairs well with Joe-Pye Weed (Eutrochium spp.). Note: do not plant with smaller perennials as they will be outcompeted by Switchgrass.
Habitat
Habitat and Wetland Indicator Status: Grasslands, old fields, meadows (FAC)
Light: Sun, Part
Soil Type and Moisture: Med-Wet to DryCharacteristics
Bloom Color: Green, Purplish-Red
Bloom Period: August to September
Mature Height: 6 feetWildlife: Attracts birds and mammals. Host plant for the Tawny-edged Skipper and the Delaware Skipper.
Other Features: Deer Resistant and Salt Tolerant.Sold As: each