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Foothill Sedge

Carex tumulicola, Cyperaceae

Zones
6–10
Layer
Herbaceous
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate

Guild Roles

Ground CoverBeneficial Insect Habitat

Growing Conditions

Sun

Partial Shade (preferred)Full Sun (tolerated)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

6 – 8

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Canada BluejointCalamagrostis canadensis
Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat
Tall Moor GrassMolinia arundinacea
Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat
Denudata BambooFargesia denudata
Wind ProtectionNurse Plant

Antagonistic Plants

Variable BambooBambusa polymorpha

Large bamboo creates dense shade canopy that suppresses sedge growth, while bamboo root exudates can inhibit understory plants

Uses

Functions

Drought-Tolerant GroundcoverSlope StabilizationNative Plant RestorationLow-Water Landscaping

Common Questions

What zones does Foothill Sedge grow in?

Foothill Sedge grows in USDA hardiness zones 6 through 10.

What are good companion plants for Foothill Sedge?

Good companions for Foothill Sedge include Canada Bluejoint, Tall Moor Grass, Denudata Bamboo.

Design guilds with Foothill Sedge and see companion relationships visually.

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