Carex spissa

San Diego sedge

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Plant Types

Size

  • Average Height: 3 - 4 ft
  • Average Width: 3 - 4 ft

Exposures

Water Requirements

Bloom Times

Special Uses

Flowers and Foliage

Native to watercourses in coastal sage scrub, chaparral and oak woodlands from San Luis Obispo County to San Diego County. Has proven adaptable and easy to grow here. Wide silvery blades 3 – 4 ft. tall with brown nodding flowers. Sun to light shade. Regular to moderate water. Deer resistant.

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