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    Clustered Field Sedge

    Carex praegracilis

    Carex praegracilis groundcover for landscaping
    Carex praegracilis

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    Clustered Field Sedge

    Clustered Field Sedge

    Carex praegracilis

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    Plant Type
    Grass
    Seasonality
    Evergreen
    Mature height
    8-12 in.
    Mature Width
    18-24 in.
    Sun exposure
    Sun/Part Sun
    Watering
    Moderate
    Grows Well in Zones
    8, 9, 10
    Attracts Wildlife
    Caterpillars, Pollinators
    Characteristics
    California Native, Deer Resistant
    Special uses
    Containers, Groundcover, Lawn Alternative
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    Description

    Clustered Field Sedge is an adaptable North American native perennial sedge and naturally grows in meadows, prairies, or near water. Carex praegracilis is popular as a lawn alternative in California and can be mowed as low as 4 inches tall, or left unmowed for the wild meadow allure naturally growing 12 inches tall. Also known as Clustered Field Sedge, this fine-textured, strongly rhizomatous, green sedge prefers full sun and forms a spreading carpet that tolerates moderate foot traffic.

    Also known as California Field Sedge, it is not quite drought tolerant, but as a lawn-alternative plant, it requires less water than the traditional lawn and is evergreen in mild, moist conditions. Expect summer dormancy in hot, dry climates.

    Your California Field Sedge is not just a turf grass substitute, it is useful on slopes for erosion control, or near edges of a stream or pond, or in bioswales.

    Due to its delicate appearance, Carex praegracilis is an excellent choice for a lawn substitute or low-maintenance grass-like plant! Simply relax and enjoy your new California Field Sedge!

    Plant care

    Carex praegracilis naturally grows in alkaline soils in prairies, meadows, or at the water’s edge in full sun but can tolerate some light shade.

    Carex praegracilis is a low-maintenance plant that requires little attention. The soil should be moist but not wet all of the time so water regularly. California Field Sedge is not as thirsty as the traditional grass used in lawns. The leaves will turn brown and become dormant in summer in hot, dry climates.

    California Field Sedge is an excellent addition to any garden or landscape due to its delicate appearance and low-maintenance care.

    FAQ'S

    Q: What is a rhizomatous sedge?
    A: A rhizome is a modified plant stem that grows underground horizontally and aids in the spread of the plant like California Field Sedge.

    Q: Is Carex praegracilis the same as Carex pansa?
    A: Carex pansa is very similar and is often confused with Carex praegracilis however Carex pansa is native to coastal areas along the Pacific Coast.

    California grown

    • At Plants Express, we specialize in delivering the highest quality plants grown specifically for California's unique climate and conditions.

    • Our plants are hand-selected by our team of experts to ensure that only the best plants are procured for our customers.

    • We monitor each plant from the moment it's selected until the moment it arrives at your location to ensure that it arrives in the best possible condition.

    WHY PLANTS EXPRESS?

    For over 20 years, we’ve provided the finest plants and trees for California’s beautiful homes and landscapes. With more than 10 million trees and shrubs delivered and in the ground, we are California’s premier online nursery. We inspect every item for adherence to our stringent quality standards. From there, your plants are carefully loaded into our specially outfitted sprinter vans. If you need more mature trees and shrubs, we have a fleet of trucks for large deliveries. No more chasing after plants and carting them home. No more dried out or damaged plants arriving in boxes. With Plants Express, you can get everything you need in just a few clicks, from the comfort of your home.

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