How to prune pennsylvania sedge

Late winter to early spring. Mow or shear to 2–3 inches above the ground once a year in late winter. For a lawn-substitute planting, occasional light mowing in summer at 3–4 inches maintains a tidy look without stressing the plant.

Annually (once-a-year mow); optional light trims in summer for lawn use. Pennsylvania Sedge (Carex pensylvanica) is a fine-textured, low-growing native sedge often used as a lawn alternative. It requires very little pruning. Mow or shear once in late winter to early spring at 2–3 inches to remove winter-burned tips and promote fresh growth. During the growing season it needs no cutting unless you want a neater, lawn-like appearance.

Mow or shear to 2–3 inches above the ground once a year in late winter. For a lawn-substitute planting, occasional light mowing in summer at 3–4 inches maintains a tidy look without stressing the plant.