Appalachian Sedge - Carex appalachica

Wispy and delicate, soft-textured and sweet, Appalachian Sedge is a winning choice for any dry shade garden, container planting, or steep slope. Plant en masse as a turf alternative or in a tree well for a lush and verdant filler, or use as a ground cover punctuated by your favorite, large-leaved perennials for a dynamic and romantic shade garden display. With its neat and tidy clumps topped by attractive seed heads in spring, Appalachian Sedge brings form and function to your space.

Conditions: Part shade to full shade; dry to average soil
Size: 1' tall
Zone: 3 - 8
Wildlife Value: Larval host for some moth species

Photo: Sam Nestory