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San Diego Sedge

Carex Spissa

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Overview

The San Diego Sedge (Carex spissa) is a robust, evergreen perennial sedge native to California. Featuring lush, dark green foliage, it reaches heights of 2-3 feet and spreads about 2 feet wide. It thrives in full sun to part shade and prefers moist, well-drained soils. Ideal for naturalistic designs, it offers excellent erosion control and habitat for wildlife. Hardy and low maintenance, it's a versatile choice for water-wise landscapes.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 8–10Type Grass
San Diego Sedge (Carex Spissa) — Ideal for naturalistic designs, it offers excellent erosion control and habitat for wildlife
San Diego Sedge (Carex Spissa) — It thrives in full sun to part shade and prefers moist, well-drained soilsSan Diego Sedge (Carex Spissa) — Hardy and low maintenance, it's a versatile choice for water-wise landscapesSan Diego Sedge (Carex Spissa) — Featuring lush, dark green foliage, it reaches heights of 2-3 feet and spreads about 2 feet wideSan Diego Sedge (Carex Spissa) — evergreen perennial native to the coastal valleys and foothills of Southern CaliforniaSan Diego Sedge (Carex Spissa) — scientifically known as Carex spissaSan Diego Sedge (Carex Spissa) — The San Diego Sedge (Carex spissa) is a robust, evergreen perennial sedge native to California+20

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
USDA zones
8–10

Shape & size

Mature height
1–5 Ft.
Mature width
3–5 Ft.

Classification

Type
Grass
Family
Cyperaceae

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San Diego Sedge (Carex Spissa) — Ideal for naturalistic designs, it offers excellent erosion control and habitat for wildlife
San Diego Sedge (Carex Spissa) — It thrives in full sun to part shade and prefers moist, well-drained soils
San Diego Sedge (Carex Spissa) — Hardy and low maintenance, it's a versatile choice for water-wise landscapes
San Diego Sedge (Carex Spissa) — Featuring lush, dark green foliage, it reaches heights of 2-3 feet and spreads about 2 feet wide
San Diego Sedge (Carex Spissa) — evergreen perennial native to the coastal valleys and foothills of Southern California
San Diego Sedge (Carex Spissa) — scientifically known as Carex spissa
San Diego Sedge (Carex Spissa) — The San Diego Sedge (Carex spissa) is a robust, evergreen perennial sedge native to California
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