Pansa Carex
Pansa Carex
3-5 Months Mature
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Plant Type: Sedge
Bloom Seasons: Spring
Suitable Hardiness Zones: 7, 8, 9, and 10
Biological Resistance: Gopher Resistant, Slug & Snail Resistant, Mildew Resistant, Disease Resistant (General), and Pest Resistant (General)
Environmental Tolerance: Drought Tolerant, Salt Tolerant, Clay Soil Tolerant, and Rocky/Sandy Soil Tolerant
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Special Features: Fragrant, Pet friendly, CA Native, Walk-on Ground Cover, Trailing, Year-Round Interest, and Fast Growing
Bloom Color: None
Foliage Color: Green
Sunlight Needs: Full Sun (6+ hrs/day)
Lifespan: Perennial
Mature Spread: 12"-18"
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About this Plant
Carex pansa, commonly known as California Meadow Sedge, is a tough, low-growing, grass-like perennial native to California’s coastal regions.
This tuft-forming sedge spreads slowly by rhizomes to create a soft, walkable ground cover that tolerates light foot traffic. It is an excellent alternative to traditional lawns and performs well in meadows, patios, pathways, rock gardens, and naturalized landscapes.
Carex pansa is highly adaptable—tolerating deer, coastal exposure, sun, boggy conditions, clay, and sandy soils. Fine-textured foliage stays low and tidy, while subtle flower stalks rise above the leaves in season.
Thriving in sun to part shade with moderate moisture, this native sedge attracts butterflies and supports resilient, low-input garden design.
Organically grown and shipped with care—ready to provide a durable, California-native ground cover with year-round appeal.