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 shade
- Its 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.
Map Credit: The Biota of North America
Map Key: Green (native), Teal (native, adventive), Blue (present), Yellow (present & rare), Red (extinct)
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.