Carex appalachica 25 Plants - 3-1/2 inch Pots FREE SHIPPING

Description: Carex appalachica - Appalachian Sedge - is a graceful plant, native to the Eastern U.S. It has very fine, dark green, weeping blades, 12" long. The leaf blades are evergreen in warmer climates. It has a clumping habit, and spreads slowly, making it suitable for borders. It's a a great ground cover and lawn-grass substitute in dry shade. Name(s): Carex appalachica, Appalachian SedgeFlower Color: InsignificantBloom Time: SpringFoliage: Dark green, grassy, arching.Height/Spread: 8 inches to 10 inches x 12 to 15 inches.Climate Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8Sun Exposure: Partial shade to full shade.Soil Condition: Well-drained, loamy, pH 5.6 to 7.5Features: Graceful foliage, deer resistant, drought-tolerant.Uses: Massed planting, naturalizing, shade gardens, woodland gardens, container gardens, lawn substitute, native plant collections, butterfly habitat.Comments: Carex appalachica - also known as Appalachian Sedge - is native to the Eastern U.S. It has fine, dark green foliage up to 12" long. Blades are evergreen in Southern states. Spreading slowly by underground rhizomes it produces a fine ground cover in dry shade. White flowers in late Spring are followed by seed heads. Though insignificant, they add interest and texture.Carex appalachica will grow in average, medium to dry soil. It will tolerate some drying out. Use for ground cover, mass plantings, naturalizing, erosion control on slopes, borders, lawn substitute in dry shade and woodland areas. In its natural habitat, it's often found growing under oak trees.Carex is known to host many butterfly species. Host plants provide food and sheltered places for egg-laying.We can not ship this item to Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Nevada, Oregon and Washington.

Price: 291.75 USD

Location: Statesboro, Georgia

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