Carex subfusca Native grass - $10.50 - Hidden Mansion Nursery

Hidden Mansion Nursery
Hidden Mansion Nursery

Native grass

Carex subfusca

Carex subfusca - Rusty Sedge
Native sedge that has a wide distribution throughout the western US from the sea to the desert - generally found in seasonally wet meadows and creek beds. It has a narrow vertically held dark green leaves to 8-12 inches tall and spreads by rhizomes to form dense stands. It is recommended for full sun with regular to occasional irrigation but we have found it very tolerant of shade and considerable drought in our own planting at the nursery. A great meadow component. Control spread with barriers or irrigation practices. As with many of the Carex there is some confusion about this name. Plants described as C. teneraeformis are currently now considered to be C. subfusca as well. Our plants come from the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden Plant Introduction Program.

Habit and Cultural Information
Category: Grass-like
Family: Cyperaceae (Sedges)
Origin: California (U.S.A.)
Evergreen: Yes
Flower Color: Brown
Bloomtime: Spring
Synonyms: [Carex teneraeformis
Height: <1 foot
Width: Spreading
Exposure: Sun or Shade
Irrigation Req.: Medium Water Needs
Winter Hardiness: <15° F

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8455 La Tuna Canyon Road
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