Carex spissa

San Diego sedge

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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Call to confirm current supply. Availability as of March 28, 2024:
We do not ship.

Sorry; this plant is out of stock at present.

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Carex spissa plant characteristics

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Plant Type

Grasses

Plant Characteristics

Bloom Time
Spring
Summer

Exposure
Sun
Part Shade

Water Requirements
Regular This plant requires water every 3-7 days
Moderate This plant requires water every 7-14 days

Additional Characteristics
California Native This plant is native to California
Evergreen Plants that do not lose their leaves
Deer-Resistant This plant is frequently resistant to deer browsing
Meadow This category includes grasses and other non-woody plants suitable for a meadow
Container This plant can do well in containers

A note about our inventory:

We take a field inventory every few weeks from February through December. We last updated our inventory on March 28, 2024. Availability fluctuates wildly in our small nursery; it's always best to call to check current supply. Prices subject to change.

Please Note: We do not do mail order and we do not ship plants.

This list reflects retail prices. Landscape and Nursery professionals will need to establish their wholesale status with us to purchase at wholesale prices.

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