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Clump of Foothill Sedge (Carex tumulicola). Another stunning Pacific Northwest native plant available at Sparrowhawk Native Plants Nursery in Portland, Oregon.
Several clumps of Foothill Sedge (Carex tumulicola) planted along the edge of a garden bed. Another stunning Pacific Northwest native plant available at Sparrowhawk Native Plants Nursery in Portland, Oregon.

Foothill Sedge

Carex tumulicola

  • Size at maturity: 8" tall, 18" wide
  • Canopy layer: groundcover
  • Light requirements: full sun, part sun/part shade
  • Moisture requirements: dry to moist soil

This native sedge has become a popular component of modern native landscapes with drought tolerant round mounds and grass-like foliage that gently falls to the sides. Incorporate with native wildflowers to provide structure to your pollinator meadow.

 

Photo Credit 1: "File:Carex tumulicola kz3.jpg" by Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0

Photo Credit 2: "Carex tumulicola (Foothill sedge)." by PlantRight1 is licensed under CC BY 2.0

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