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California Native Plant

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'

Flower Color

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Flower Season

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Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

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Fruit Color

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Fruit Season

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Water Saving Tip:

Apply as little fertilizer as possible.

If you use fertilizer make sure it stays on the landscape, and carefully water it in so there is NO runoff.