Carex praegracilis

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Carex praegracilis

Slender Sedge

Information by: Jerry Sortomme - Editor Photographer:

Description

California native, rhizomatous. Native on alkaline soil. Low and adapted to a lawn use. Sun or shade. Somewhat drought tolerant. Will take some traffic. It is commonly found in meadows, open areas, marshes and wetlands.

Plant Type

Perennial, Grass

Height Range

Under 1', 1-3'

Flower Color

n/a

Flower Season

Spring, Summer

Leaf Color

Green, Dark Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Moist

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Meadow, Water Garden, Wetlands, Wild Garden, Woodland

Accenting Features

n/a

Seasonal Interest

n/a

Location Uses

Swimming Pool, With Rocks

Special Uses

Mass Planting, Lawn Substitute, Naturalizing

Attracts Wildlife

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.