Carex spissa, San Diego Sedge Native to Africa The Planthunter is for the

The Planthunter is for the plant curious

In late winter you can trim older fronds back to the ground before the new fiddleheads begin to emerge

Used as bank stabilization or in a narrow side yard

willows (Salix species)

The dioecious flowers are small and hidden in the foliage and borne on foot long spikes in spring

Carex spissa, San Diego Sedge Native to Africa The Planthunter is for theScientific Name: Carex spissa Common Name: San Diego Sedge A fast growing California Native grass that likes to grow in wet areas. It can reach a height of up to four feet tall and wide. The flower spikes are a red brown color. Plant with: Seep Monkeyflower, Cardinal Monkeyflower, Yerba Mansa, Hedge Nettle, and Juncus spp Best in full sun Water once a week max once established Attracts butterflies Deer resistant Hardy up to 10 Native to California