Cherokee sedge

Plant Type

Grass/Grass-like

Life Cycle

Perennial

Typical Size

1-2 ft. tall
1-2.5 ft. wide

Tolerant of

Occasional Flooding

Inolerant of

Dry Soil

Propagation

By seed, By division

Plant Propagation Notes

Cold moist stratification for 60 days.

Plants/Diseases

No significant pest or disease issues.

Leaves

Simple sheath with entire margins.

Flowers

Greenish flower on several, drooping pistillate spikes that mature to brown.

Fruit

Achene.

Toxicity

No known toxicity.

USDA Hardiness Zones

6, 7, 8, 9

Light Exposure

Full Sun, Part Sun/Shade, Full Shade

Soil Moisture

Moist

Soil Drainage

Well-drained

Soil pH

Acidic (less than 6.0), Neutral (6.0-8.0), Basic (greater than 8.0)

Native in South Carolina?

Yes

Plant Native Habitat

Natural populations are found in moist, rich, calcareous or subcalcareous forests. Introduced populations seem to be more adaptable.

Global Conservation Status (NatureServe)

Apparently Secure (G4)

Federal Conservation Status (USFWS)

Not Listed

Distribution Notes

Rare in the coastal plain, piedmont, and mountains.