Carex appalachica
Appalachian Sedge
DESCRIPTION
Appalachian SedgeCarex appalachica
Carex appalachica is native to the dry woods of eastern North America. Its fine texture and fountaining habit make it a lovely groundcover in dry shady sites, even in the root zone of trees. Its tidy clumping habit makes it a perfect feature in a container, rock or stump, or in a border planting along a walkway.
BENEFITS
Thrives in partial or full shadeIts fine texture adds airy movement in the garden
Tenacious roots help prevent erosion
Early bloom is a nectar bonus for native insects
Seed is plentiful and a delicacy for birds
Easy to grow and tolerant of many soil types
NATIVE INFO
Native Range
Wooded slopes and north facing cuts from Maine to the mountains of Georgia.
Interesting Facts
Sedges are often one of the first plants to appear in areas destroyed by fire, flood or development. They are very important for soil stabilization.
GROWING TIPS
Appalachian sedge can be grown in any shady site and is very tolerant of root competition. Cut back aging foliage in late winter, before spring flowering. Lovely as a single specimen in a container or planted en masse.