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Carex cherokeensis

Common Name:
Cherokee sedge
Plant Type:
Sedge
Family:
Cyperaceae (The Sedge Family)
Geographic Origin:
Eastern United States
California Native?:
No

Plant Size:
12-18 inches high
Landscape/Garden Uses:
Meadows
Flowering Season:
Summer

Flower Color:
Brown
Exposure:
Sun or light shade
Soils:
Most soils

Suggested Irrigation:
Moderate watering
Estimated Hardiness:
Hardy to 0 degrees F. or less

Fine textured sedge has narrow dark green leaves and spreads slowly. It tolerates a wide variety of soils, and is best with moderate watering. Evergreen.