Carex spissa

Also Known As

San Diego Sedge

Plant type

perennial, grass / grass like

size

H: 3'-5'
W: 2'-3'

planting zones

8b-10b

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Carex spissa plant details

Carex spissa is an evergreen perennial grass (or grassy in appearance) with green foliage. In spring tan flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture - regular water. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something seaside / salt tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Carex spissa

Plant type: perennial grass (or grassy in appearance)
Plant family: cyperaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 3 FT - 5 FT - tall
Flowers: tan blooms in spring

GROWING CONDITIONS for Carex spissa

USDA Zones: 8b - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer, seaside / salt and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This California native is perhaps one of the showiest native sedges and boasts evergreen clumps of distinctive blue-green foliage to 5' tall. Plants are somewhat slow to establish, but spread with time by rhizomes in a non-invasive fashion. Chocolate brown flowering spikes appear in spring above the foliage. Plant in full sun or part shade in any moisture-retentive soil; San Diego sedge is particularly reliable along streamsides and waterways. Provide an occasional shearing to remove old duff. Hardy to 10F. Southern California, Baja and Arizona.