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Berkeley Sedge

Carex Tumulicola

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Overview

Carex tumulicola, or Berkeley Sedge, is a lush, evergreen perennial grass native to California. Thriving in Zones 8-10, it forms dense, fountain-like clumps 1-2 feet high and 2-3 feet wide. Preferring partial to full shade, it's versatile in various soils with moderate to regular water. Ideal for naturalistic landscapes and erosion control. Tolerates seaside conditions, creating vibrant, low-maintenance ground cover adaptable to both residential and commercial settings.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 8–11Type GrassClimate Arid, Subtropical
Berkeley Sedge (Carex Tumulicola) — Carex tumulicola, or Berkeley Sedge, is a lush, evergreen perennial grass native to California
Berkeley Sedge (Carex Tumulicola) — Thriving in Zones 8-10, it forms dense, fountain-like clumps 1-2 feet high and 2-3 feet wideBerkeley Sedge (Carex Tumulicola) — Preferring partial to full shade, it's versatile in various soils with moderate to regular waterBerkeley Sedge (Carex Tumulicola) — Ideal for naturalistic landscapes and erosion controlCarex TumulicolaCarex TumulicolaCarex Tumulicola+12

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 Tumulicola) — Carex tumulicola, or Berkeley Sedge, is a lush, evergreen perennial grass native to California
Berkeley Sedge (Carex Tumulicola) — Thriving in Zones 8-10, it forms dense, fountain-like clumps 1-2 feet high and 2-3 feet wide
Berkeley Sedge (Carex Tumulicola) — Preferring partial to full shade, it's versatile in various soils with moderate to regular water
Berkeley Sedge (Carex Tumulicola) — Ideal for naturalistic landscapes and erosion control
Carex Tumulicola
Carex Tumulicola
Carex Tumulicola
Carex Tumulicola
Carex Tumulicola
Carex Tumulicola
Carex Tumulicola
Carex Tumulicola
Carex Tumulicola
Carex Tumulicola
Carex Tumulicola
Carex Tumulicola
Carex Tumulicola
Carex Tumulicola
Carex Tumulicola

Photograph: Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source

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