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Carex cherokeensis - Cherokee sedge

Market price from $2.25 to $3.35

Carex cherokeensis is an infallible foundation plant, widely known as Cherokee Sedge. This versatile, perennial, grass-like wonder, distinguishes itself with its lush, slender green foliage that cascades to form dense tufts reaching a height of up to two feet. The understated charm of its small, almost hidden greenish-white flowers, appearing from late spring to early summer, delicately embellishes woodland and meadow spaces. Natively rooted in the eastern United States, Cherokee Sedge relishes moist to wet soils, excelling in part to full shade exposures. Acclaimed for its resilience and adaptability, it displays year-round attraction, flourishing in a multitude of soil conditions. This hardy sedge doubles as an effective solution to erosion control, lends an unmatched green splendor as ground coverage, and proves pivotal in wetland restoration initiatives. Designed for low maintenance care, pest and disease resistance, and drought tolerance, Cherokee Sedge is an invaluable green asset for anyone looking to cultivate a balance between ecological utility and natural elegance in their landscape.

  • Size: Up to 2 feet tall
  • Flowers: Inconspicuous greenish-white flowers
  • Foliage: Fine-textured green leaves
  • Water usage: High (prefers moist to wet soils)
  • Sun exposure: Part shade to full shade
  • Use: Effective for erosion control, ground coverage, and wetland restoration
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