Carex cherokeensis ( Cherokee sedge ) Soil-Normal Prairie Cord Grass

Prairie Cord Grass

Height 4'-7'

Photo 1: Frank Mayfield

This is a low growing compact shrub with brilliant yellow flowers

Amelanchier canadensis is a an absolutely beautiful small tree (or large shrub) with masses of white flowers each spring

Carex cherokeensis ( Cherokee sedge ) Soil-Normal Prairie Cord GrassCarex cherokeensis, known as Cherokee sedge, is indigenous to the southeastern and southcentral United States. This sedge produces ornamental, slightly spreading tufts (6 12 tall) of fine, slim, grass like, deep green foliage. It is appreciated in outdoor spaces for its visual impact. Pale greenish white blooms appear in spring but are minor. Wheat like seed spikes mature in autumn. Genus name from Latin means cutter in reference to the sharp leaves