Carex tumulicola - Foothill Sedge

Market price from $2.80 to $7.70

Carex tumulicola is a compelling event in your garden's year. Known also as Foothill Sedge, this sturdy evergreen perennial is cherished for its delicate yet hardy demeanor. It paints a serenely cascading landscape with its fine-textured light green foliage, and its arching leaves lend a perfect balance between softness and structure. Native to California's coastal regions, it has adapted beautifully to various soil conditions and can prosper under anything from full sun to partial shade. In late spring to early summer, you'll observe subtly intriguing greenish-brown flower spikes daring to spring forth, making this plant genuinely engaging throughout the year. Admirably drought-tolerant, Carex tumulicola features a moderate growth rate which makes it an environmentally friendly choice, earning kudos from beginner and experienced gardeners alike. Standing up to 1-2 feet tall at maturity, Foothill Sedge does not only function as an outstanding ground cover or border plant, but readily acts as a beacon for beneficial birds and insects, amplifying the sense of natural kinship within your environmental tableau.