Carex praegracilis |
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Slender Sedge |
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.
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Anatomy
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Culture
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Design
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
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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
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Seasonal Interest
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Location Uses
Swimming Pool, With Rocks
Special Uses
Mass Planting, Lawn Substitute, Naturalizing
Attracts Wildlife
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Water Saving Tip:
Different areas of your landscape have different water requirements.
Shrubs need much less water than lawns and drip systems should never be scheduled on the same program with lawns.
Establish separate watering schedules for those areas.