Berkeley sedge occurs in arid areas from Washington to central California. The dark green foliage forms arching clumps. The small brown flowers are not showy, but provide some textural interest. This plant spreads slowly from rhizomes. Use either in an unmowed, natural form, or as a lawn substitute. It is evergreen in milder areas.
Carex tumulicola (Berkeley Sedge)
Carex tumulicola
Berkeley Sedge, Foothill Sedge, Slender Sedge, Split Awn Sedge, Splitawn Sedge
Berkeley sedge occurs in arid areas from Washington to central California. The dark green foliage forms arching clumps. The small brown flowers are not showy, but provide some textural interest. This plant spreads slowly from rhizomes. Use either in an unmowed, natural form, or as a lawn substitute. It is evergreen in milder areas.
| Plant Type | Native, Grass |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Shade, Partial Shade |
| Water Needs | Low, Average |
| Hardiness Zone | Zone 8 (10° F) |
| Flower Color | Brown |
| Flower Season | Summer |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Height | 1' - 2' (ft) |
| Spread | 2' - 3' (ft) |
| Spacing | 24" - 36" (in) |
| Characteristics | Evergreen, Showy |
| Attracts | Birds, Butterflies |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Garden Uses | Banks and Slopes, Beds and Borders, Ground Covers, Patio and Containers |
| Tolerance | Deer, Drought, Wet Soil |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam |
| Soil PH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Image by: Wiki Commons
Image by: Wiki Commons
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