Carex tumulicola

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Carex tumulicola

Berkeley Sedge

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme - Editor Photographer: El Nativo Growers, Inc.

Description

A fast growing vibrant green clumping sedge to 2' tall and wide. Widely adaptable, can be planted in wet soil or arid soil, tolerates sun to partial shade and can be drought tolerant. Tan to brown flowers show in spring.

Plant Type

Perennial, Grass

Height Range

1-3'

Width Range

1-3'

Flower Color

n/a

Flower Season

Summer

Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Moist

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Meadow, Mediterranean, Ranch, Water Garden, Wetlands, Wild Garden

Accenting Features

Unusual Foliage

Seasonal Interest

Spring

Location Uses

Perennial Border, Shrub Border, Lawn, Patio, Swimming Pool, With Rocks

Special Uses

Container, Filler, Mass Planting, Naturalizing, Small Spaces

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Water high water-use plants separately from low water-use plants.

Low water-use plants can grow with one-half the water needed by high water-use plants, and can be easily damaged from over watering.