What hardiness zones is Carex cherokeensis suitable for?

Carex cherokeensis is suitable for USDA hardiness zones 6, 7, 8, 9, 10.

What are the sun requirements for Carex cherokeensis?

Carex cherokeensis requires Part Shade.

How much water does Carex cherokeensis need?

Carex cherokeensis has Medium water needs.

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Grasses & Sedges

Carex cherokeensis

Cherokee Sedge

Cyperaceae

Southeastern United States, from Virginia south to Florida and west to Texas, in open woodlands and meadows

At a Glance

TypeSedge

HabitClumping

FoliageEvergreen

Height12-18 inches (30-45 cm)

Width18-24 inches (45-60 cm)

Maturity2 years

Growing Zones

USDA Hardiness Zones

6 - 10

Zone 6 Zone 7 Zone 8 Zone 9 Zone 10

These zones indicate the coldest temperatures this plant can typically survive.

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Frost Tolerancehardy

Key Features

Deer Resistant Drought Tolerant Container Friendly

Native to North America

Maintenancevery low

Overview

Carex cherokeensis is Cherokee sedge, a leading evergreen native sedge for southern US gardens, growing 12-18 inches (30-45 cm) tall and 18-24 inches (45-60 cm) wide. Named for the Cherokee people. Bright green narrow arching evergreen leaves with delicate texture form a year-round mound. Ornamental dangling catkin-like spikelets in early spring (March-April) add a soft texture. The evergreen habit (retaining green foliage year-round) suits the species to the South, where northern deciduous sedges look tattered in winter. Any light condition: sun to full shade. Any soil type. Drought-tolerant once established. The southeastern US native range (zones 6-10) means strong heat and humidity tolerance. The clumping habit stays tidy. A native lawn alternative for the southern US; mass plant for a narrow-leaved evergreen ground cover. Deer avoid sedge foliage.

Native Range

Carex cherokeensis is native to the southeastern United States, from Virginia south to Florida and west to Texas.

Suggested Uses

Used as a southern native lawn alternative, evergreen shade ground cover, border edging, and containers of 3 gallons (11 liters). A leading evergreen native sedge for the South. Mass plant for a narrow-leaved year-round carpet.

How to Identify

Identified by bright green narrow arching evergreen foliage with dangling catkin-like early spring spikelets. The evergreen habit in the southern US range and the ornamental catkin-like spikelets are the species traits. A leading native evergreen sedge for zones 6-10.