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Berkeley Sedge

Carex Divulsa

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Overview

Carex divulsa, known as Berkeley Sedge, is a versatile evergreen perennial grass. Thriving in USDA zones 5-9, it forms dense, fountain-like clumps reaching 1 to 2 feet in height and spread. Its fine-textured, arching leaves are bright to dark green. Low maintenance and shade-tolerant, Berkeley Sedge adapts well to a variety of soils, requiring moderate watering. Ideal for mass plantings or as a gracefully undulating ground cover.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 8–11Type GrassClimate Arid, Subtropical

Berkeley Sedge (Carex Divulsa) — verdant clumps typically reaching heights of 1 to 2 feet; ideal for mass plantings or as a gracefully undulating, image 70

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Medium
USDA zones: 8–11

Shape & size

Classification

Type: Grass
Family: Cyperaceae
Climate: Arid, Subtropical

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Berkeley Sedge (Carex Divulsa) — grass-like appearance and ability to thrive in a diverse range of environmental conditions; grass for full or half, image 69

Berkeley Sedge (Carex Divulsa) — from well-drained sandy soils to clay

Berkeley Sedge (Carex Divulsa) — Ideal for mass plantings or as a gracefully undulating ground cover; this sedge is tolerant of a wide array of soil types

Berkeley Sedge (Carex Divulsa) — it maintains its vibrant green coloration and fountain-like structure; carex divulsa flourishes in both full sun and partial

Berkeley Sedge (Carex Divulsa) — Berkeley Sedge adapts well to a variety of soils; thriving in USDA zones 5-9, it forms dense, fountain-like clumps, image 65

Berkeley Sedge (Carex Divulsa) — Thriving in USDA zones 5-9, it forms dense, fountain-like clumps reaching 1 to 2 feet in height and spread

Berkeley Sedge (Carex Divulsa) — requiring moderate watering; grass-like appearance and ability to thrive in a diverse range of environmental, image 66

Berkeley Sedge (Carex Divulsa) — is a versatile evergreen perennial that is highly valued for its lush; particularly along banks or slopes

Berkeley Sedge (Carex Divulsa) — Berkeley Sedge adapts well to a variety of soils

Berkeley Sedge (Carex Divulsa) — verdant clumps typically reaching heights of 1 to 2 feet

Berkeley Sedge (Carex Divulsa) — Its fine-textured, arching leaves are bright to dark green

Berkeley Sedge (Carex Divulsa) — Ideal for mass plantings or as a gracefully undulating ground cover

Berkeley Sedge (Carex Divulsa) — is a versatile evergreen perennial that is highly valued for its lush

Berkeley Sedge (Carex Divulsa) — its foliage provides excellent ground cover

Berkeley Sedge (Carex Divulsa) — With its fine texture and graceful form

Berkeley Sedge (Carex Divulsa) — verdant clumps typically reaching heights of 1 to 2 feet; ideal for mass plantings or as a gracefully undulating ground cover

Berkeley Sedge (Carex Divulsa) — The Berkeley Sedge is virtually disease and pest-free, which adds to its appeal for hassle-free landscapes; with its fine

Berkeley Sedge (Carex Divulsa) — and this plant requires little maintenance once established

Berkeley Sedge (Carex Divulsa) — grass-like appearance and ability to thrive in a diverse range of environmental conditions

Berkeley Sedge (Carex Divulsa) — Carex divulsa, known as Berkeley Sedge, is a versatile evergreen perennial grass

Berkeley Sedge (Carex Divulsa) — Berkeley Sedge adapts well to a variety of soils; thriving in USDA zones 5-9, it forms dense, fountain-like clumps reaching 1

Berkeley Sedge (Carex Divulsa) — Low maintenance and shade-tolerant

Berkeley Sedge (Carex Divulsa) — showing a remarkable resilience to varying light conditions; offering shelter and food to various insects

Carex Divulsa

Photographs by 12 contributors

John Rusk from Berkeley, CC BY 2.0 · source
Liliane ROUBAUDI, CC BY-SA 2.0 fr · source
Jacques MARÉCHAL, CC BY-SA 2.0 fr · source
Gerhard Nitter, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
Andrey Zharkikh, CC BY 2.0 · source
bertrant.bui@, CC BY-SA 2.0 fr · source
Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Mathieu MENAND, CC BY-SA 2.0 fr · source
Petitesruches, CC BY-SA 2.0 fr · source
Jean-Luc GORREMANS, CC BY-SA 2.0 fr · source
Dominique REMAUD, CC BY-SA 2.0 fr · source
Andrea Moro, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source

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