Species Berkeley sedge
Beige-brown foliage with lime-green leaves and stems.

Berkeley sedge

Carex tumulicola

Also Known As - Splitawn Sedge
Berkeley sedge (Carex tumulicola) is truly amazing. This perennial species thrives in many different habitats and is tolerant to drought and heat. It can be found growing along roadsides, shores of lakes or streams, and even in dry open woodlands. With its loosely tufted form and finely textured leaves, it makes an outstanding accent along walkways. Its small yellow-green flowers bloom in late spring to early summer, and small, brown seedlike fruits form in the summer. Berkeley sedge is also low-maintenance, and is easy to cultivate in sunny or shaded areas, making it an attractive specimen for gardens of any size.

Cycle:

Perennial

Watering:

Frequent

Propagation:

Division,Cutting,Seed Propagation,Layering Propagation

Hardiness Zone:

8 - 10

Flowers:

Green / brown Flowers

Sun:

Sun, Partial Shade

Fruits:

brown Fruits Ready In Fall

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

green

Growth Rate:

Low

Maintenance:

Low

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

watering

Berkeley sedge (Carex tumulicola) should be watered regularly throughout the growing season to ensure that the soil remains moist, but not soggy. During the warmer months, water the sedge about once a week, in the morning, to give it the water it needs. During cooler weather, water it less often and in the evening, as this will avoid the water from burning the leaves in the heat of the day. Make sure to spread the water over a wide area, to avoid causing root rot through pooling water. Soak the soil to a depth of about an inch, and then wait for it to dry out before watering again. In the summer, and in dry soil, Berkeley sedge may require more frequent watering.

sunlight

Berkeley sedge (Carex tumulicola) typically prefers full sun, but can tolerate some light shade. In summer, it needs approximately 6 hours of direct sun each day; in the winter and fall months, 4 hours of direct sun each day is usually enough. Berkeley sedge should be placed in an area that gets a combination of morning and afternoon sun. It enjoys full sun but should also be shielded from mid-day sun, as the intense heat of direct sunlight can burn the foliage.

pruning

Berkeley sedgeshould be pruned in early spring or late autumn when the plant is emerging from or entering dormancy. Pruning should be minimal. Pruning should include removing dead, damaged and crowded or overly dense stems. It is best to leave the foliage around the stems for as long as possible before pruning, so that the plant can feed on its energy reserves. Make sure not to prune more than 50% of the current foliage at 1 time.

Season

Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Starts Flowering

Berkeley sedge typically starts flowering in April.

Harvest Fruit

The harvesting season for Carex tumulicola (Berkeley sedge) typically begins in late spring, usually in May or June.

Harvest Fruit

The harvesting season for Carex tumulicola (Berkeley sedge) typically begins in late spring, usually in May or June.

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