Slender Sedge (Carex praegracilis)

Clustered field sedge (Carex praegracilis) is a tough, adaptable species in the sedge family (Cyperaceae), native to much of North America, except for the southeastern region. It thrives in wet and seasonally wet environments, including meadows, riverbanks, and wetlands, and can even grow in clay hardpan soils. This sedge spreads readily by underground rhizomes, making it useful for erosion control on slopes. It also serves as an excellent lawn alternative, requiring significantly less water than traditional turfgrass. It can be mowed, tolerates moderate foot traffic, and works well in poorly draining areas or between pavers. From Calscape.

Growers: Larner Seeds

Other Names Used: Clustered Field Sedge

Family: Cyperaceae

Life Cycle: Perennial

Plant Type: Sedge

Sun Exposure: Full

Bloom Period: Spring

Bloom Color(s): Green

Plant Height: 2-4 feet tall

Plant Width: 4 feet wide

California Regions:

• San Francisco Bay Area
• North Coast
• Central Valley
• Sierra Foothills
• Sierra Nevada
• Central California Coast
• Southern Coast
• Southern California Inland
• Desert

Ecological Benefits:

• Deer Resistant
• Attracts birds, wildlife

Ecological Functions:

• Grows in Containers
• Groundcover
• Lawn Alternative

Habitat Type:

• Coastal Grassland
• Valley Grassland
• Northern Coastal Scrub
• Coastal Sage Scrub
• Oak Woodland 
• Mixed Evergreen Forest
• Riparian

Human Uses/Cautions: 

Skill Level: Beginner

Seed Pretreatment: None