sedge · design plant record

Carex cherokeensis

Cherokee sedge

Arching, relatively substantial sedge clumps for a moist lower layer.

Photographs show the source plant or captioned cultivar, season and setting. They do not document one of our illustrative garden layouts as a built project.

Height at maturity

0.3–0.61 m (1–2 ft)

Spread at maturity

0.3–0.76 m (1–2.5 ft)

Light

Sun / Part shade

Moisture

Moist, draining soil / Wet-soil tolerance (check details)

Source-reported USDA zones

6–9 · verify subzone and cultivar

Principal seasonal role

Spring, Summer

Fit it to the site

Moist to occasionally wet ground; sun needs irrigation during dry periods.

Do not give it the smaller spread or dry-shade expectations of Pennsylvania sedge.

Keep the care in the decision

Comb out dead leaves selectively rather than cutting the entire clump to ground level.

Origin & safety checks

SE and central USA. Confirm local native range and restrictions.

Toxicity and pet safety are not assessed here. An ornamental record is not an edible-use recommendation.

Check current invasive restrictions with your local plant-health or extension authority. For pets, use the exact botanical name in a veterinary toxicity reference; for potential ingestion or exposure, get appropriate professional advice rather than relying on a design guide.