Carex cherokeensis Schweinitz. Section: [26ff] Section 23a Hymenochlaenae. Common name: Cherokee Sedge, Wolftail Sedge. Phenology: Apr-Jun (-Jul). Habitat: Predominantly in moist, rich, calcareous or subcalcareous forests, though introduced populations are not restricted to such settings. Distribution: Se. NC, nw. SC, sw. NC, nc. TN, se. MO, and OK, south to n. peninsular FL, Panhandle FL, and west to e. TX and se. OK; disjunct in the Mountains of VA, where perhaps introduced (Belden et al. 2004).
Origin/Endemic status: Native
Synonymy ⓘ: = Ar, ETx1, FNA23, G, GW1, Il, K4, Mo1, NcTx, NS, POWO, RAB, S, Tn, Tx, Va, W, WH3, Mackenzie (1931-1935), (basionym); = n/a — C
Links to other floras: = Carex cherokeensis - FNA23
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Wetland Indicator Status:
- Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain: FACW
- Eastern Mountains and Piedmont: FACW
- Great Plains: FACW
- Midwest: FACW
- Northcentral & Northeast: FACW
Heliophily ⓘ: 5
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Horticultural Information
Intro | Stems | Leaves | Inforescence | Flowers | Fruits | Comments | Height | plant sale text | bloom table text | description | stems | leaves | inflorescence | flowers | fruits | comments | cultural notes | germination code | native range |
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12-18 in. | Cherokee sedge is another plant which should be considered as a substitute to a traditional lawn. It prefers some shade during the day as opposed to sun all day. It likes moist conditions but can tolerate average soils. This is a nice plant for meadow gardens or natural areas as it tends to have a clumping nature. | southeastern United States |
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