Bodega Bay Foothill Sedge

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Plant description

Tolerates almost any soil type. Prefers sun or part shade in coastal sites, and part shade or shade in inland sites. Selected for the garden.

Plant overview

Plant type

Grass

Size

1 - 2 ft Tall
1 - 2 ft Wide

Form

Clumping

Growth rate

Fast

Dormancy

Evergreen

Color

Brown

Flowering season

Spring, Summer

Special uses

Deer resistant, Groundcover, Lawn alternative

Landscaping information

Sun

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Water

Low, Moderate

Ease of care

Moderate

Cold tolerance

Soil drainage

Fast, Medium, Slow

Soil description

Tolerates a wide variety of soils.

Companion plants

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Use as a ground cover in spaces between trees or chaparral shrubs

Wildlife supported

Caterpillars

Butterflies

Alternative names

Common names:

Bodega Bay Foothill Sedge

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