Carex praegracilis

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Carex praegracilis

Common Field or Slender Sedge

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme - Editor Photographer:

Description

This California native grass can tolerate occasional flooding or standing water as it is found in marshes and wetlands. It does make a great lawn substitute as it can be mowed, will take sun and part sun and need watering once a week in hot summer months. This sedge uses much less water than sod. It can be used for erosion control also.

Plant Type

Perennial, Grass

Height Range

Under 1', 1-3'

Width Range

1-3'

Flower Color

n/a

Flower Season

n/a

Leaf Color

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, Seascape, Water Garden, Wetlands, Wild Garden, Woodland

Accenting Features

Unusual Foliage

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Entry, Lawn, Parking Strip, Park, Parking Lot, Walkways, With Rocks

Special Uses

Erosion Control, Filler, Mass Planting, Lawn Substitute, Naturalizing

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Move turf away form sidewalks and pavement.

Instead plant shrubs or groundcovers next to the pavement, and water with low-flow drip or bubbler system to eliminate runoff from turf sprinklers