Family: Cyperaceae
Scientific Name: Carex appalanchica
Common Name: Appalachia Sedge
Description | A fine textured, clump forming native Sedge. |
Pronunciation | (KAIR-ex) |
Plant Type | Grass Ornamental |
Hardiness Zone | 3-7 |
Sunlight | shade |
Moisture | average |
Soil & Site | average |
Flowers | spikes |
Leaves | narrow, green, grass-like arching leaves |
Dimensions | 6 inches tall, 12-16 inch spread |
Maintenance | cut to the ground in late winter early spring |
Propagation | seed, division |
Native Site | dry-mesic forests |
Notes & Reference | #222-The Encyclopedia of Grasses for Livable Landscapes (Rick Darke) |
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