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Carex cherokeensis

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Names

Common Names
Cherokee Sedge, Wolftail Sedge

Growth

Height
12-24 inches
Spread
18-24 inches
Growth Rate
Slow

Appearance

Bloom Color
Insignificant
Foliage Color
Deep green
Fall Foliage Color
Green

Environment

Hardiness Zones
Zones 6-9
Sunlight Requirements
Prefers partial sun to partial shade; adaptable to full sun with irrigation during dry spells.
Soil Type
Moist to wet soils with mid- to high pH
Soil Drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
6.0-7.5, slightly to moderately alkaline, sources

Lifecycle

Lifecycle
Perennial
Leaf Lifecycle
Evergreen broadleaf
Seasons of Interest
Spring
Bloom Time
Spring

Wildlife

Attracts Wildlife
Attracts pollinators and songbirds

References

Taxonomy

Taxonomic Rank
Species
Author
Schwein.
Publication
Ann. Lyceum Nat. Hist. New York 1: 369 (1826)

Superior Taxa

Kingdom
Plantae
Subkingdom
Pteridobiotina
Phylum
Angiosperms
Order
Poales
Family
Cyperaceae
Genus
Carex

Synonyms

Carex baazasana Carex brazatana Carex christyana Carex recurva Edritria recurva

References

Taxonomic data from World Flora Online, accessed June 20, 2024

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