Carex praegracilis (Clustered Field Sedge)
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Clustered Field Sedge
Characteristics
Height: 2 - 3.5 ft
Width: 3.5 ft
Hardiness:
Natural Setting: Native to most of North America. Found in wet or semi-wet environments like meadows, wetlands, stream banks, and pond shorelines.
Plant Type: Grass
Dormancy: Evergreen
Form: Upright, Mounding
Growth Rate: Moderate
Flower Season: Spring
Soil: Adaptable as long as there is sufficient moisture
Sun Exposure: Full sun
Water Requirements: Moderate
Summer Dry:
Cold Tolerance: Tolerates cold to -5° F
Overview
A great native lawn replacement - can be mowed or left long. Requires significantly less water than turf grass but performs best with moderate moisture.
Uses
Native lawn replacement and bioswales.
Establishment Tips
Cut off the bottoms of the roots when planting to help them spread from their container shape
To encourage it to fill in and spread faster you can trim it once it starts establishing
Anecdotal Experiences
Water 4x/month
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A great native lawn replacement - can be mowed or left long. Requires significantly less water than turf grass.