Sedge, Cherokee Sedge

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.

Type:	Orn. grass
Origins:	South and Southeast NA; GA Native
Height:	1' - 2'
Spread:	2’ - 4’
Spacing:	3’
USDA Hardiness Zone:	3 - 9
Culture:	Full Sun, Part Sun, Full Shade
Bloom Color:	White
Season of Interest:	Spring, Year-Round

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.