Chisai Carex Praegracilis
Chisai Carex Praegracilis
Full Sun (6+ hrs/day)
- Perennial
Mature Spread: 12"-18"
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Bloom Seasons: Spring and Summer
Pest Resistance: Gopher Resistant, Slug & Snail Resistant, Mildew Resistant, Disease Resistant (General), and Pest Resistant (General)
Environmental Tolerance: Drought Tolerant, Salt Tolerant, Clay Soil Tolerant, Boggy Soil Tolerant, and Rocky/Sandy Soil Tolerant
Attracts Hummingbirds, Butterflies, Bees, Songbirds, and Moths & Nocturnal Pollinators
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About this Plant
Carex praegracilis ‘Chisai’ is a compact, evergreen California native sedge selected for its refined size, dark green foliage, and slower spreading habit.
This dwarf form of California Field Sedge features narrow, fine-textured leaves and forms a low, dense ground cover by slowly spreading rhizomes. It is shorter, darker, and more compact than the species, making it ideal for smaller spaces and detail-oriented plantings.
‘Chisai’ tolerates moderate foot traffic and performs well as a lawn alternative, meadow plant, or rock garden ground cover. Its tidy habit also makes it well suited for paths, borders, and naturalistic landscapes.
Evergreen in most climates, this deer-resistant sedge thrives in sun to part shade with moderate moisture. Subtle brown flower spikes appear in spring but remain secondary to the foliage.
Organically grown and shipped with care—ready to deliver durable, low-growing structure and California-native beauty to your landscape.