Berkeley Sedge, Foothill Sedge, Slender Sedge, Split Awn Sedge, Splitawn Sedge
Tough, durable and drought tolerant, Carex tumulicola (Foothill Sedge) is an evergreen perennial sedge forming dense arching clumps of narrow, grass-like, medium green leaves to 18 in. long (45 cm). In spring, it bears inconspicuous, brown flowers atop triangular flowering stems. This soft textured species is a highly adaptable plant that tolerates a wide range of moisture conditions including short periods of dryness. Native to open woods, meadows and coastal prairies from the central coast of California north to Oregon and Washington, Foothill Sedge can be used massed as a ground cover, in woodland gardens, shaded perennial beds or containers. It is also useful for soil stabilization and control erosion.
| Hardiness |
8 - 10 |
|---|---|
| Climate Zones | 2, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Ornamental Grasses |
| Plant Family | Cyperaceae |
| Genus | Carex |
| Common names | Sedge, Berkeley Sedge |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun, Shade |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Early, Mid, Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall Winter |
| Height |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spread |
2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
| Spacing |
24" - 36" (60cm - 90cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low, Average |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
| Native Plants | United States, California, Idaho, Oregon, Pacific Northwest, Washington |
| Tolerance | Full Shade, Drought, Deer, Wet Soil |
| Attracts | Birds, Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Banks And Slopes, Beds And Borders, Ground Covers, Patio And Containers |
| Garden Styles | Prairie and Meadow, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage |
| Hardiness |
8 - 10 |
|---|---|
| Climate Zones | 2, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Ornamental Grasses |
| Plant Family | Cyperaceae |
| Genus | Carex |
| Common names | Sedge, Berkeley Sedge |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun, Shade |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Early, Mid, Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall Winter |
| Height |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spread |
2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
| Spacing |
24" - 36" (60cm - 90cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low, Average |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
| Native Plants | United States, California, Idaho, Oregon, Pacific Northwest, Washington |
| Tolerance | Full Shade, Drought, Deer, Wet Soil |
| Attracts | Birds, Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Banks And Slopes, Beds And Borders, Ground Covers, Patio And Containers |
| Garden Styles | Prairie and Meadow, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage |
How many Carex tumulicola (Foothill Sedge) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Carex tumulicola (Foothill Sedge) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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