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Carex cherokeensis

Also Known As

  • Cherokee Sedge

Plant type

grass / grass like

size

  • H: 24"
  • W: 48"

planting zones

  • 6a-9b

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Carex cherokeensis plant details

Carex cherokeensis is an evergreen grass (or grassy in appearance) with green foliage. In spring flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and even moisture - high water. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Carex cherokeensis

Plant type: grass (or grassy in appearance)
Plant family: cyperaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 48 IN wide, 24 IN tall

GROWING CONDITIONS for Carex cherokeensis

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - high
Resistant to: deer, heat and verticillium wilt

Gardening facts about Carex cherokeensis plant

How to Grow Carex cherokeensis

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - high
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • grassy

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