Carex pansa. A California native sedge, Carex pansa can take almost any amount of foot traffic. It emulates the true green of a traditional lawn, yet, because it has thicker blades (like soccer ...

Our Nov. 1 story about water-wise lawns brought lots of reaction and questions from inquisitive readers. Thanks for writing. Here are some answers to your questions. Q What’s the easiest way to ...

California meadow sedge (Carex pansa). It is a fast-growing variety with dark green foliage that tops out at 4 to 6 inches if left unmowed. It does best in full sun to part shade.

These low-maintenance native plants boost biodiversity and are pretty on the eye. Sedges are grass-like plants belonging to the genus Carex—and there are so many reasons they make a great ...

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Given the choice between ‘Blond Ambition’ and ‘Purple Stipa,’ which would you choose? These are not the names of rock bands, but rather California native grasses that make your garden rock.

Carex pansa (meadow sedge Carex tumulicola (sedge). Carex pachystachya (sedge). Eschscholzia californica (California poppy). Festuca idahoensis (Idaho fescue). Festuca ovina glauca (blue fescue).