Cherokee Sedge is a native compact evergreen ornamental grass that grows in slow-spreading clumps with upright deep green grass-like foliage. In late spring its scaly white flowers transitions into wheat seed-like clusters. Prefers partial sun and moist, well-drained soil but is drought tolerant once established. Can be used as turf replacement.
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Origins: |
South and Southeast NA; GA Native |
Height: |
1' - 2' |
Spread: |
2’ - 4’ |
Spacing: |
3’ |
USDA Hardiness Zone: |
3 - 9 |
Culture: |
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Bloom Color: |
White |
Season of Interest: |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance plant. Needs water regularly.
LANDSCAPE USES: Near Water Gardens or Ponds, Borders and Edges, Groundcover, Naturalized Areas, Shade Garden, Woodland Garden, Wildlife Garden.
COMPANION PLANTS: New England Aster, River Oats, Foxglove Beardtongue
IMAGE: Mason Brock (Masebrock), Carex cherokeensis, marked as public domain, more details on Wikimedia Commons
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.