Sedges
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Botanical Name
Carex spp.
Plant Type
Groundcovers
Plant Height Min
varies
Plant Height Max
varies
Light
Sun/Part Shade
Seasonal Interest From
Year Round
Seasonal Feature
Foliage
Plant Color
Green
Plant Spread Min
varies
Plant Spread Max
varies
Water Needs
Low
Seasonal Interest To
Year Round
Evergreen/Deciduous
Evergreen
Zilker Only
N/A
Grassy, clumplike foliage; plant in masses for groundcover; Berkeley (C. tumicola), Meadow Sedge (C. perdentata), and Texas, (C. texensis) are recommended; check the label for specifics on height, hardiness, and water needs; seeds provide food for birds; no pruning necessary