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California Meadow Sedge

Carex Pansa

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Overview

California Meadow Sedge (Carex pansa) is a versatile evergreen perennial that thrives in full sun to partial shade. It forms a dense, low-growing mat of fine-textured, dark green foliage reaching 6-12 inches tall with a spread of up to 2 feet. Tolerant of drought and coastal conditions, it's ideal for water-wise gardens and natural meadows. Requires well-drained soil and can be mowed for a lawn-like appearance. Hardy in USDA zones 7-10.

Sun FullWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 8–11Type Grass
California Meadow Sedge (Carex Pansa) — low-growing mat of fine-textured
California Meadow Sedge (Carex Pansa) — Tolerant of drought and coastal conditions, it's ideal for water-wise gardens and natural meadowsCalifornia Meadow Sedge (Carex Pansa) — dark green foliage reaching 6-12 inches tall with a spread of up to 2 feetCalifornia Meadow Sedge (Carex Pansa) — Requires well-drained soil and can be mowed for a lawn-like appearanceCarex PansaCarex PansaCarex Pansa+6

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones
8–11

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Grass
Family
Cyperaceae

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California Meadow Sedge (Carex Pansa) — low-growing mat of fine-textured
California Meadow Sedge (Carex Pansa) — Tolerant of drought and coastal conditions, it's ideal for water-wise gardens and natural meadows
California Meadow Sedge (Carex Pansa) — dark green foliage reaching 6-12 inches tall with a spread of up to 2 feet
California Meadow Sedge (Carex Pansa) — Requires well-drained soil and can be mowed for a lawn-like appearance
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Carex Pansa
Carex Pansa
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Carex Pansa
Carex Pansa
Carex Pansa
Carex Pansa
Carex Pansa

Photograph: Jim Morefield from Nevada, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0 · source

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