Cherokee Sedge Edible Malpighia glabra

Malpighia glabra

Plant it with Turk's Cap and Lyre-Leaf Sage to make a hummingbird paradise

Both types have the same wildlife and habitat benefits

It’s very tolerant of moist soil and standing water

Cherokee Sedge Edible Malpighia glabraCherokee Sedge is a wonderful native alternative to monkey grass or vinca and can be used throughout the garden. Equally happy in sun or shade, dry or moist soil. Looks best when planted in mass with the plants close together. Mature height 6 inches Mature width 1 foot Sunny or Shady Shade or Sun Spring Summer appearance Fine green grass Fall Winter appearance Evergreen Wildlife support n a Freeze Hardy Freeze hardy Botanical Name Carex cherokeensis