{"product_id":"cherokee-sedge-carex-cherokeensis","title":"Cherokee Sedge (Carex cherokeensis)","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003eCherokee Sedge\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eCarex cherokeensis\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOther Common Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cherokee Sedge\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0; font-size: 1.05em;\"\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003eTop Pick:\u003c\/strong\u003e A native sedge that creates a soft, lawn-like ground layer in shade and works as a natural alternative to turf.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eQuick Plant Info\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e☀️ \u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Part Shade to Shade (Tolerates Full Sun with moisture)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e💧 \u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e🌿 \u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perennial (Sedge)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e📏 \u003cstrong\u003eMature Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6–12 in tall × spreading\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"plant-traits\"\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003ePlant Traits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"plant-trait-row\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"plant-trait-label\"\u003eNative Status\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"plant-trait-value\"\u003e\n      Texas Native\u003cbr\u003e\n      North Texas Native\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"plant-trait-row\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"plant-trait-label\"\u003eWildlife Value\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"plant-trait-value\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"no-wrap\"\u003eBird: Seed Food\u003c\/span\u003e,\n      \u003cspan class=\"no-wrap\"\u003eLarval Host\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"plant-trait-row\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"plant-trait-label\"\u003eGarden Use\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"plant-trait-value\"\u003e\n      Lawn Alternative, Groundcover, Woodland Planting, Naturalized Planting\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"plant-trait-row\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"plant-trait-label\"\u003eGrowth Behavior\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"plant-trait-value\"\u003e\n      Spreading Clump\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"plant-trait-row\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"plant-trait-label\"\u003eSeasonal Interest\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"plant-trait-value\"\u003e\n      Evergreen to Semi-evergreen, Structural Interest\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA fine-textured native sedge that creates a soft, natural ground layer in shaded areas.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n  Cherokee Sedge forms a low, spreading clump that can fill in to create a lawn-like effect. It performs well in shaded environments and provides a more natural alternative to turfgrass.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e🌼 Why it works\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCreates a soft, lawn-like appearance\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eExcellent shade tolerance\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLow-growing and easy to maintain\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSupports native ecosystems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e🐦 Wildlife value\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n  Provides seeds for birds and serves as a host for insect life cycles.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n  Contributes to habitat at the ground layer.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e🌱 Where it thrives\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n  Best in part shade to shade with moderate moisture. It can tolerate full sun with sufficient moisture but performs best in shaded conditions.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWoodland plantings\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eShaded lawn alternatives\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNaturalized groundcovers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prefers moist, well-drained soil and adapts to clay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e✂️ Growth \u0026amp; maintenance\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n  Minimal maintenance required. Can be mowed or left natural.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e💧 Water (establishment note)\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n  Water during establishment and maintain moderate moisture for best performance.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePickup Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n  Order online and select a pickup time at checkout. 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