Carex appalachica (Appalachian Sedge) is a low-growing, clump-forming perennial sedge forming a dense tuft of fine-textured, grass-like arching leaves, 12-18 in. long (30-45 cm). The weeping foliage moves nicely in the wind creating sweeping motions.

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 …

Appalachian sedge This delicate, versatile species forms tight clumps of fine, flowy leaves that hardly ever top eight inches in height, making it great for interplanting grassy areas. It is adaptable to most garden situations, though it thrives best in average soils with partial shade.

Carex appalachica, the Appalachian sedge, is a species of flowering plant in the family Cyperaceae, native to eastern temperate forests of the United States and Canada. [1] The plant is wide-ranging in the American Northeast and Southern Canada while in the southern reaches of their range they are generally restricted to high elevations. [ 2 ]

Carex appalachica is a native sedge to the dry woods of eastern North America. Its fine texture and fountaining habit make it a lovely groundcover in dry shady sites, even in the root zone of trees. Appalachian sedge has a tidy clumping habit making it a perfect feature in a container, rock or stump, or in a border planting along a walkway.

A weeping, perennial native sedge that forms graceful, mounded tufts of very fine textured, deep green, threadlike foliage; thrives in dry to mesic woods and does best with some shade; perfect for massing, slopes, or as a shade groundcover

Carex appalachica is a graceful, native sedge for masses, slopes, and as a lawn alternative. With a bunching habit, its narrow, foot-long foliage lies in a sweeping mound 6” from the ground. Found naturally in dry to mesic deciduous forests, it’s best with some shade, particularly in …

Appalachian sedge is an attractive, fine-textured, clump-forming sedge characteristic of New England dry-mesic mixed deciduous forests and forest edges. It can be identified from its narrow blades less than 1.5mm wide, combined with the unusual coiled stigmas.