Carex pansa

Pacific Dune Sedge
Rich, green grassy foliage spreads slowly into mats. Use as ground cover or lawn.
height 6–10in
width 1–3ft
tolerates Coast, Cold, Cool Summers, Drought, Deer , Foot Traffic, Fog, Heat, Salt, Wind
water
needs
Low – Moderate
water
info
Water this plant regularly, when the top inch or so of soil feels dry. If you establish this pattern over several years, then you can cut back to watering every week or two in dry weather. Use drippers, emitters, or a slow stream of water so that it doesn’t run off; allow the water to trickle all the way down through the deepest layers of soil.
hardy
to
0F
exposure Full Shade – Full Sun
indoor
outdoor
Outdoor
drainage In Ground: Planting Mix, Tolerates Heavy Soil, Tolerates Sandy Soil
fertilizing All Purpose
origin NW North America
california
native
Yes
sunset
zones
6–11, 14–24

Sunset Zones Map

Outdoor Exposure Guide

OUTDOOR EXPOSURE GUIDE

Full Sun
Six or more hours of sun beams directly landing on the plant's leaves.

Part Shade
Three to five hours of sun beams directly landing on the plant's leaves.

Part Sun
One to two hours of sun beams directly landing on the plants leaves.

Full Shade
The plant is never fully lit by sun beams, but is in a bright spot or has dappled sunbeams playing over the leaves throughout the day.

Deep Shade
The plant never has dappled light on the leaves, and is in a place that feels dim, even on a nice sunny day.

SUNSET ZONES MAP

Growing Notes

Let it grow into a thick natural mat or mow down to 3-4 inches each season to keep it looking fresh and lawn like.