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Berkeley Sedge

Carex Divulsa

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Overview

Carex divulsa, known as Berkeley Sedge, is a versatile evergreen perennial grass. Thriving in USDA zones 5-9, it forms dense, fountain-like clumps reaching 1 to 2 feet in height and spread. Its fine-textured, arching leaves are bright to dark green. Low maintenance and shade-tolerant, Berkeley Sedge adapts well to a variety of soils, requiring moderate watering. Ideal for mass plantings or as a gracefully undulating ground cover.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 8–11Climate Arid, Subtropical
Berkeley Sedge (Carex Divulsa) — Carex divulsa, known as Berkeley Sedge, is a versatile evergreen perennial grass

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
USDA zones
8–11

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Cyperaceae
Climate
Arid, Subtropical

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Berkeley Sedge (Carex Divulsa) — fertile environment.<br><br>Its hardiness spans USDA zones 5 through 9; verdant clumps typically reaching heights of 1 to 2
Berkeley Sedge (Carex Divulsa) — and this plant requires little maintenance once established; from well-drained sandy soils to clay
Berkeley Sedge (Carex Divulsa) — The Berkeley Sedge is virtually disease and pest-free, which adds to its appeal for hassle-free landscapes; with its fine
Berkeley Sedge (Carex Divulsa) — its foliage provides excellent ground cover; carex divulsa, known as Berkeley Sedge, is a versatile evergreen perennial grass
Berkeley Sedge (Carex Divulsa) — particularly along banks or slopes; is a versatile evergreen perennial that is highly valued for its lush
Berkeley Sedge (Carex Divulsa) — With its fine texture and graceful form; it maintains its vibrant green coloration and fountain-like structure
Berkeley Sedge (Carex Divulsa) — Berkeley Sedge is a superb selection for mass plantings; its foliage provides excellent ground cover
Berkeley Sedge (Carex Divulsa) — and as an accent in mixed containers; an added bonus for clients interested in promoting biodiversity in their gardens
Berkeley Sedge (Carex Divulsa) — It also supports local wildlife; requiring moderate watering
Berkeley Sedge (Carex Divulsa) — offering shelter and food to various insects; showing a remarkable resilience to varying light conditions
Berkeley Sedge (Carex Divulsa) — an added bonus for clients interested in promoting biodiversity in their gardens; and this plant requires little maintenance
Berkeley Sedge (Carex Divulsa) — grass for full or half; it also supports local wildlife
Berkeley Sedge (Carex Divulsa) — Carex divulsa, known as Berkeley Sedge, is a versatile evergreen perennial grass; low maintenance and, image 61
Berkeley Sedge (Carex Divulsa) — Thriving in USDA zones 5-9, it forms dense, fountain-like clumps reaching 1 to 2 feet in height and spread; with a, image 62
Berkeley Sedge (Carex Divulsa) — Its fine-textured, arching leaves are bright to dark green; though it prefers a moist, image 63
Berkeley Sedge (Carex Divulsa) — Low maintenance and shade-tolerant; berkeley Sedge is a superb selection for mass plantings, image 64
Berkeley Sedge (Carex Divulsa) — Berkeley Sedge adapts well to a variety of soils; thriving in USDA zones 5-9, it forms dense, fountain-like clumps, image 65
Berkeley Sedge (Carex Divulsa) — requiring moderate watering; grass-like appearance and ability to thrive in a diverse range of environmental, image 66
Berkeley Sedge (Carex Divulsa) — Ideal for mass plantings or as a gracefully undulating ground cover; this sedge is tolerant of a wide array of, image 67
Berkeley Sedge (Carex Divulsa) — is a versatile evergreen perennial that is highly valued for its lush; particularly along banks or slopes, image 68
Berkeley Sedge (Carex Divulsa) — grass-like appearance and ability to thrive in a diverse range of environmental conditions; grass for full or half, image 69
Berkeley Sedge (Carex Divulsa) — verdant clumps typically reaching heights of 1 to 2 feet; ideal for mass plantings or as a gracefully undulating, image 70
Berkeley Sedge (Carex Divulsa) — with a similar spread of 1 to 2 feet; when positioned under the dappled shade of trees or incorporated into a, image 71

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