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Appalachian Sedge

Carexappalachica

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Family

Cyperaceae (sy-peer-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Carex (KAR-eks)

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Species

appalachica (ap-a-LA-chee-ka)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Light Shade

Foliage

Grown for foliage

Herbaceous

Height

6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing

9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)

USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)

USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Inconspicuous/none

Bloom Time

Late Spring/Early Summer

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neutral

negative

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