Appalachian Sedge Vintage Clumps should be cut back

Clumps should be cut back to the ground in late winter to early spring

affectionately known as the Texas firecracker

Prefers clay or sandy soils

Origin: Eastern U

Appalachian Sedge Vintage Clumps should be cut backCarex appalachia 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 readily undulates with the slightest breeze. It grows in dense tufts with a mound height of about 6 inches. In early spring, tiny flowering stalks shoot beyond the foliage with little starbursts