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Carex cherokeensis

Cherokee sedge

Carex cherokeensis is a native sedge with a soft-medium texture. It prefers moist conditions but is adaptive. Grows in part shade but tolerates full sun in the morning. The inflorescence has been noted as insignificant but, we like the little wispy spikes that add a interest in the spring.

SIZE
Carex cherokeensis LP32 - 32 per flat	Availability

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Height

12-18 Inches

Spread

18-24 Inches

Spacing

12 Inches

Bloom Color

Green

USDA Hardiness Zone 6-9

Cherokee sedge Interesting Notes

Carex cherokeensis is gaining popularity as a meadow foundation planting. It not only has great aesthetic appeal but, it is also a well-behaved, contributing member within many designed plant communities. Growing 12”-18” in height and spreading to 2’, this clumping sedge works well for erosion control and as a taller groundcover.

Carex cherokeensis prefers moist conditions but, tolerates some variables. It prefers some shade including dappled light from trees or even just reprieve from the heat of the afternoon sun. The inflorescence has been noted as insignificant but, we like the little wispy spikes that add a bit of interest in the spring. It can be evergreen in milder climates, a cutback in late winter to about 6”-8” preserves overall qualities and maintains a tidy appearance. Native to the US from Texas to Ohio, it can commonly be found in the Blackland Prairies and Savannas of the Gulf Coastal Plain. Plant tolerates a wide range of soil pH, from acidic to alkaline, and is adapted to heavy clay.

We have great success growing this plant in our gardens, even trialing it in drier, sunnier conditions. It performs well anywhere we plant it, creating a dense mass when planted on 8” centers. In our brighter and drier sites, additional irrigation was needed for initial planting. Seed provides forage for native birds and foliage sustains local insect populations.