Appalachian Sedge is an ideal option for dry, shaded, or otherwise difficult sites. The leaves are uncommonly fine, so although the blades are 12 to 18 inches long, they cannot support themselves. This creates a lovely “weeping” appearance that readily undulates with the slightest breeze. It grows in dense tufts with a mound height of about 6 inches. In early spring, tiny flowering stalks shoot beyond the foliage with little starbursts of light green blooms. These plants grow slowly but steadily to form attractive colonies. They are a host plant for skipper and satyr butterflies.
Requires a well-draining, dry spot and does best in part to full shade, especially in Texas and other warmer climate states. Cut down to the ground in late winter for the best spring growth and form.
Height: 6-12″ Spread: 12-18″ Bloom: May-June Light: Part Shade-Dappled Shade Water: Low-Medium Zone: 3-8 Origin: Eastern United States and Canada
