Appalachian sedge
Carex appalachica
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to full shade
WaterHandles dry to moist soil
Sizeup to 24 inches tall12 to 24 inches wide
- Habit
- Grass/grass-like
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn
- Bloom color
- White , green
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
Appalachian sedge (Carex appalachica) is a grass for low maintenance gardens and ground cover. It is hardy to USDA zone 3, or down to -40°F (-40°C). This plant likes full sun to full shade and dry to moist soil of most types. It is not a favorite of deer, though hungry deer will eat almost anything. It grows up to 24 inches tall and spreads 12 to 24 inches. Birds are drawn to it, and it tolerates drought.
Pairs well with Eastern columbine, Foam flower, and Dwarf crested iris.
Native range
CT, GA, KY, MA, and 14 more places. See all 18
CT, GA, KY, MA, MD, ME, NC, NH, NJ, NY, OH, PA, SC, TN, VA, VT, WV; ON, and QC.