Plants by Genus

Small, dark green foliage, creeps widely. Heavy soils okay, Heat, smog, cold hardy to 15°F. Size is highly variable and it will mound over time.

A possible selection of Carex praegracilis with leaves that are shorter and finer textured than the species. Grows in clumps of deep green foliage just 6 to 8 inches tall. Over time, it will form a mat of foliage, but it spreads much slower than the...

Needs regular water - if dries out foliage will brown.

A highly-adaptable, evergreen species of Carex with silvery blue-green foliage that looks great in meadows, garden beds, or used as a large-scale ground cover. A tough species that can be mowed and will take some foot traffic. It spreads slowly via...

A highly-adaptable, evergreen species of Carex with silvery blue-green foliage that looks great in meadows, garden beds, or used as a large-scale ground cover. A tough species that can be mowed and will take some foot traffic. It spreads slowly via...

A highly-adaptable, evergreen species of Carex with silvery blue-green foliage that looks great in meadows, garden beds, or used as a large-scale ground cover. A tough species that can be mowed and will take some foot traffic. It spreads slowly via...

Carex hashimensis 'Everbrite' ['Aureo-variegata', 'Evergold', 'Old Gold'] (Evergold Japanese Sedge). Part shade best in hot inland areas. Regular water best for best appearance

A sedge that grows primarily in northern and central California along river banks and in wetlands. Forms a dense mound of bright green, cascading foliage up to 2.5’ tall and 2’ wide. Long, scaly, black and brown flower spikes appear in late winter/early...

Great lawn substitute. Similar to Carex praegracilis but has wider foliage and only grows to 8". From our experience, C. pansa develops a brown look to it in the summer. It will not harm it. If unsightly cut back. Tolerates drought but will not stay as...