Carex appalachica
Sedges are cool season grass-like species with a wide variety of traits appealing to those replacing a turfgrass lawn. Though they don’t tolerate a lot of foot traffic, they don’t need to be mowed and are usually deer resistant. Many are juglone-tolerant and can be grown under black walnut trees. The Appalachian sedge is semi-evergreen and adaptable to a wide range of conditions. It is similar to Pennsylvania sedge, but prefers drier soil and is clump-forming. Thrives on well-drained, woodland slopes. Narrow and fine-textured foliage is too delicate to stay upright and so forms a mound, creating a beautiful effect when planted in masses. Inconspicuous flowers provide nectar to insects and seeds to birds. Host plant for skipper and satyr caterpillars.
Zone: 3-8 (Map)
Habitat: Dry, mesic soils. Part sun to full shade.
Growth: Clumps 8 inches wide, 16 inches high.
Appalachian sedge is semi-evergreen and adaptable, thriving on well-drained, woodland slopes. Narrow and fine-textured foliage forms a mound, creating a beautiful effect when planted in masses.
Appalachian sedge is semi-evergreen and adaptable, thriving on well-drained, woodland slopes. Narrow and fine-textured foliage forms a mound, creating a beautiful effect when planted in masses.
Carex appalachica
Sedges are cool season grass-like species with a wide variety of traits appealing to those replacing a turfgrass lawn. Though they don’t tolerate a lot of foot traffic, they don’t need to be mowed and are usually deer resistant. Many are juglone-tolerant and can be grown under black walnut trees. The Appalachian sedge is semi-evergreen and adaptable to a wide range of conditions. It is similar to Pennsylvania sedge, but prefers drier soil and is clump-forming. Thrives on well-drained, woodland slopes. Narrow and fine-textured foliage is too delicate to stay upright and so forms a mound, creating a beautiful effect when planted in masses. Inconspicuous flowers provide nectar to insects and seeds to birds. Host plant for skipper and satyr caterpillars.
Zone: 3-8 (Map)
Habitat: Dry, mesic soils. Part sun to full shade.
Growth: Clumps 8 inches wide, 16 inches high.
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