Carex barbarae
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Santa Barbara Sedge
| Evergreen-Deciduous | Evergreen |
|---|---|
| Overall Mature Size | Small |
| Exposure | Full sun |
| Water | Low water |
| Flower Color | Red, Brown |
| Bloom Time | Spring, Summer |
| Special Features | Coastal Conditions, Deer Resistant, Low Water Use |
| Container Sizes | #1 |
| Natural Growth Habit | Clumping |
| Sunset Garden Zones | 4-9, 14-24 |
| Minimum USDA Hardiness Zone | 5-9 |
| Plant Type | Grass-like, Shrub |
This California native is a fast growing clumping sedge. Great for erosion control or at a pond’s edge. Oval-shaped tufts of small reddish-brown flowers on spikes at the tip of the flowering stems. An attractive sedge though it can be invasive. For sunny areas with regular moisture. Attractive container plant too. Deer resistant. Attracts birds.
Height: 1-3′
Spread: 1-2′
