Carex pansa – California Meadow Sedge

Carex pansa – California Meadow Sedge, Dune Grass

A versatile California coastal native, Carex pansa is a grass-like perennial that forms attractive tufts and spreads slowly by rhizomes. It's an excellent low-maintenance lawn substitute or meadow plant, tolerating moderate foot traffic while attracting butterflies. Its adaptability to a wide range of conditions — from boggy clay soils to sandy coastal sites — makes it a reliable workhorse for naturalistic gardens, rock gardens, and patio surrounds.

Key Features:

• Grass-like Perennial
• California coastal native
• Tolerates foot traffic, deer, coast, sun, bog, clay, and sand
• Spreads slowly by rhizomes; tuft-forming habit
• Attracts butterflies
• Excellent lawn substitute, meadow, rock garden, and groundcover plant

Growing Details:
Height: 6–8" | Spread: 12"
Exposure: Sun/Part Shade | Water: Moderate
Bloom time: Spring | Bloom color: Green
USDA Hardiness Zone: 8–10