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- 1. Berkeley Sedge – Carex tumulicola (CARE (CAR)-ex too-MULL-tih-CO-luh) Family: Cyperaceae (Sedge Family) Native to: Central and northern CA coast to British Columbia, Channel Islands; meadows and open woodlands at middle to lower elevations. perennial sedge mature height: 1-2 ft. mature width: 2-3 ft. Evergreen (with water) grass-like sedge with fine-textured leaves. Foliage is dark green, arching. Attractive year-round; even stays somewhat green in summer drought. Slightly more upright than Carex pansa or C. praegracilis. Spreads via rhizomes. Growth characteristics: Blooms/fruits: Blooms in spring; flowers and seed heads not particularly showy. Re-seeds. Uses in the garden: Most often used as a ground cover or grass substitute. Tolerates foot traffic. Good for erosion control on slopes. Does well under trees including pines. Can be mowed for a lawn substitute. Makes a nice ‘woodland meadow’ with some summer water – lush looking. Nonnative Carex divisula sometimes mislabeled as this species – buy from reputable source. Sensible substitute for: Non-native turf grasses and sedges. Attracts: Good bird habitat: provides cover, nest materials and seeds for food. Requirements: Element Sun Soil Water Fertilizer Other Requirement Full shade to full sun (only in cool gardens); happiest in dappled shade. Any, including clays; tolerates slightly acid soils Wide tolerance; Zone 1-2 to 2-3 or even 3. Great for transitions between Zones. None needed; probably would tolerate moderate Easy to grow and low maintenance. Can mow to 4 inches occasionally (several times per year) or just leave natural. Gently rake out dead leaves in fall/winter. Management: Propagation: from seed: slow germination; warm temperatures by divisions: easy Plant/seed sources (see list for source numbers): 1-3, 5, 8, 9, 13, 16, 20, 21, 28 11/25/10 © Project SOUND