Groundcover & Vines – Clumping – Cherokee Sedge

Cherokee Sedge 

Botanical name: carex cherokeensis 

Beginner friendly?: yes 

Average size at maturity: 1-2 ft in height and in spread 

Hardy zone: zones 6-9 

Growth rate: grows 6-12 inches per year 

Foliage color: green 

Flower color: green/yellow/brown 

Bloom time:  spring 

Pruning instructions: cut no more than ⅓ of the height off the top of the plant once a year in the late winter/early spring 

Propagation methods: propagate by division during the spring or fall months 

Landscape use: groundcover, shade garden, edging

Special features: drought tolerant, deer tolerant, shade tolerant 

Light needs: no more than 4 hours of sun per day 

Watering instructions: allow the top 2-4 inches of soil to dry out between watering sessions 

Fertilizing instructions : use a slow-release balanced fertilizer once a year in the mid spring 

Best time to plant: spring 

Best type of soil:  loam, clay 

Companion plants: ferns, hostas, corel bells

Toxicity level: non-toxic for humans and pets 

Invasive species: no