Carex cherokeensis (Cherokee Sedge)

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Cherokee Sedge is an attractive clumping evergreen sedge. It likes deeper soils with more organic matter. It prefers moist conditions but is adaptable. Wheat-like seed spikes mature in autumn.

Cherokee Sedge is a good ground cover, performs well in mass planting or as a low maintenance filler plant. It can be used in rain gardens, restoration projects, borders, woodland gardens, and gardens designed for wildlife.

AT A GLANCE

Texas native Yes
Water use Medium
Sun exposure Part sun to bright shade
Mature height 1-1.5 ft
Mature spread 1.5-2.5 ft
Attracts Birds
Host plant Appalachian Eyed Brown, Georgia Satyr, Dion Skipper and Dun's Skipper butterflies.
Evergreen Yes
Erosion control Yes
Deer resistant Yes

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Present in state
Present in county and native
Native to North America, but adventive & escaped in state
Not present in state
Present and rare, native in county
Previously present, now extinct
Questionable presence (cross-hatched, regardless of color)