Clustered field sedge
Carex praegracilis
Clustered field sedge (Carex praegracilis) is a Colorado-native groundcover suited to the Colorado Front Range. It matures to about 8–18 in tall and 12–24 in wide, needs low to medium water, and prefers full sun to part. Native sedge — Plant Select's signature lawn-alternative pick. Fine-textured, deer-resistant, takes more water than buffalo grass without complaint.
Colorado nativelow to medium water8–18 in tall and 12–24 in wideXeric / water-wiseDeer-resistant
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At a glance
- Botanical name
- Carex praegracilis
- Type
- Groundcover
- Mature size
- 8–18 in tall and 12–24 in wide
- Water needs
- low to medium water
- Sun
- full sun to part
- Colorado native
- Yes
- Foliage
- Semi-evergreen
- Soil
- clay, loam
- Soil pH
- 6.0–8.5
- Hail tolerance
- high
- Wind tolerance
- high
- Salt tolerance
- moderate
- Pollinator value
- low
Planting & establishment
Water weekly first summer. Lower water needs than bluegrass; takes light foot traffic; can be mowed.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Clustered field sedge good for the Colorado Front Range?
- Yes. Clustered field sedge is included in the Front Range Plant Finder as a groundcover suited to Colorado's Front Range.
- How big does Clustered field sedge get?
- It matures to about 8–18 in tall and 12–24 in wide.
- How much water does Clustered field sedge need?
- It needs low to medium water once established.
- Is Clustered field sedge native to Colorado?
- Yes — it is a Colorado native.
