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California Native Plant

Carex praegracilis

California Field Sedge

Plant photo of: Carex praegracilis
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Information by: James Campbell, El Nativo Growers        Photographer:

 

Description

This native Carex can be successfully used as a lawn substitute but requires significant water to obtain good coverage. Once coverage is reached, water can be reduced and maintenance is close to zero. Unmowed, the plant can be used effectively in a variety of conditions and will reach a height of 6" or under and spreads up to 2' by rhizomes.

 

Sun

Half

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Moist

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.