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Carex Species, Berkeley Sedge, Foothill Sedge

Carextumulicola

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Carex tumulicola by Zaragoza
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Family
Cyperaceae (sy-peer-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Carex (KAR-eks)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Herbaceous
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
Danger

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Bloom Color

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Bloom Time
Late Fall/Early Winter
Other Details
Category
Groundcovers
Ornamental Grasses and Bamboo
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Other details

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Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods

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Seed Collecting

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Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Pittsburg, California

Richmond, California

San Jose, California

Stanford, California

Spring Branch, Texas

Temple, Texas

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