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Our research shows mature height is 3 feet, but since many Australian natives act differently in California, it may reach 5 feet after many years in the ground.

Ornamental seed head in spring will reach 12-18" tall. Tolerates regular water in sandy/well drained soil, but not heavy soil. In heavy soil, reduce irrigation.

Ornamental seed head in spring will reach 12-18" tall. Tolerates regular water in sandy/well drained soil, but not heavy soil. In heavy soil, reduce irrigation.

Ornamental seed head in spring will reach 12-18" tall. Tolerates regular water in sandy/well drained soil, but not heavy soil. In heavy soil, reduce irrigation.

Leaves smell of spice. Fast grwoing, does well with regular water

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...

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...

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...

Great lawn substitute. Many list as only growing to 6-8" tall. Similar to Carex pansa but if left uncut or eaten, will grow up to 18". Foliage is slightly narrower than Carex pansa. From our experience, C. praegracilis develops a brown look to it in the...

Great lawn substitute. Many list as only growing to 6-8" tall. Similar to Carex pansa but if left uncut or eaten, will grow up to 18". Foliage is slightly narrower than Carex pansa. From our experience, C. praegracilis develops a brown look to it in the...