Carex praegracilis 'Chisai' – Clustered Field Sedge

Carex praegracilis 'Chisai' – Clustered Field Sedge

A California native selected for its compact, well-behaved growth habit, Carex praegracilis 'Chisai' is a fine-textured, rich dark green sedge that outperforms most in density and tidiness. Shorter and darker than the straight species, it slowly spreads by rhizomes to form a lush, low-maintenance groundcover that tolerates moderate foot traffic — making it an excellent lawn alternative, meadow filler, or rock garden accent.

Key Features:

• Grass-like perennial (evergreen)
• California native (selected compact form)
• Deer resistant
• Slow-spreading via rhizomes — well-behaved groundcover
• Tolerates moderate foot traffic
• Finer textured, darker, and shorter than most sedges
• Excellent lawn alternative, meadow, and rock garden plant

Growing Details:
Height: 6–8" | Spread: 12–24"
Exposure: Full Sun to Part Shade | Water: Moderate
Bloom time: Spring | Bloom color: Brown
USDA Hardiness Zone: 5-9