Cherokee sedge Carex cherokeensis from Mellow Marsh Farm

Carex cherokeensis

Cherokee sedge

Cherokee sedge is an evergreen, clumping sedge with pendulous seed stalks in late spring.

Characteristics & Attributes

Wetland Indicator Status

•	(FACW) Facultative wetland

Plant Type

•	Grass/Grasslike

Mature Height

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Up to 3'

Attributes

•	Drought Tolerant
•	Shade Tolerant

Planting Zone

•	Temporarily Inundated
•	Bottomland Hardwood
•	Riparian Buffer
•	Buffer

Classification by Use

•	Erosion Control
•	Wetland Mitigation
•	Green Roof
•	Showy Native
•	Rain Garden