Carex tumulicola
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Foothill Sedge
Foothill Sedge is a wonderful meadow sedge that spreads slowly by rhizomes. It reaches only 6 – 12 inches tall and 2 feet wide. Its cream-colored flowers catch the light beautifully atop its bright green stalks in the spring and summer.
It is tolerant of seasonal dryness thanks to its semi-deciduous adaptation in the summer.
This is a great choice for a deer-resistant ground cover in spaces between trees or chaparral shrubs, or can be grown in containers quite easily.
Lifeform:
Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
Other: Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Moths, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant
| Ecological Value | Supports several species of butterflies and moths |
|---|---|
| Historical Uses | No known historical uses. |
| Distribution | Primarily along the coast from Humboldt County to San Luis Obispo County and on the Channel Islands. |
| Elevation | 0 – 4,000 ft. |
| Habitat | Meadows and open woodlands |
| Communities | Coastal Prairie, Douglas-Fir Forest, Mixed Evergreen Forest, Redwood Forest, Yellow Pine Forest |