Berkeley Sedge

Carex divulsa, Cyperaceae

Zones

7–10

Layer

Ground Cover

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Moderate

Guild Roles

Ground CoverBeneficial Insect Habitat

Growing Conditions

Sun

Partial Shade (preferred)Full Shade (tolerated)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

6 – 8

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Thorny BambooBambusa blumeana

Nutrient AccumulationShade Provision

Sweet Shoot BambooPhyllostachys dulcis

Shade ProvisionNutrient Accumulation

Antagonistic Plants

Hard FescueFestuca trachyphylla

Sedges and fescues have complementary root systems - sedges with fibrous shallow roots help retain moisture while deep-rooted fescues access different soil layers, reducing direct competition

Dwarf White Stripe BambooPleioblastus chino

Running bamboo spreads aggressively with allelopathic root exudates that suppress Berkeley sedge

Uses

Functions

Drought-Tolerant GroundcoverLow Maintenance LandscapingErosion Control

Common Questions

What zones does Berkeley Sedge grow in?

Berkeley Sedge grows in USDA hardiness zones 7 through 10.

What are good companion plants for Berkeley Sedge?

Good companions for Berkeley Sedge include Thorny Bamboo, Sweet Shoot Bamboo.

Design guilds with Berkeley Sedge and see companion relationships visually.

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