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Carex tumulicola
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Foothill Sedge |
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Form: |
Grass |
Growth habit: |
Gently
arching blades of grass |
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Size: |
1' h x 2' -
3' w |
Deciduous: |
Evergreen |
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Flowering Season: |
Spring |
Growth Rate: |
Fast |
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Flower Color: |
Green to
Brown, Seed stalks |
Hardiness: |
Sub-tropical |
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Exposure: |
Part Sun to
shade |
Cultural Uses: |
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Soil Moisture: |
Moist |
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Soil Type: |
Acidic loam
or clay |
CNPS Status: |
Not Listed |
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Family: |
Cyperaceae |
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Distribution: |
North
Coast, North Coast Range, Sierra Nevada, Central Coast, San
Francisco Bay Area, Channel Islands |
Habitat: |
Meadows and
open woodlands |
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Wildlife Value: |
Birds will eat seeds and use grass fibers
for nesting |
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Description:
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A graceful, arching grass. Likes some
shade and water. A cool season grower. Can be used as lawn
substitute in part sun or shady areas. Dense root system is
recommended for soil stabilization. |
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