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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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