Carex texensis (Texas sedge )

Cultivation

Prefers sandy soil in partial shade but tolerates a wide range of soil types. Will grow in full sun with regular water. Heat and drought tolerant once established. Suitable for use as a ground cover or lawn substitute.

Suggested uses

Banks and Slopes, Ground Cover, Coastal, Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Low Maintenance, Garden edging, Planted in groups, Lawn

UK hardiness

H6

USDA zones

Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9

Sunset zone

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Unknown
Central Valley = Unknown
South Coastal = Unknown
South Inland = Unknown
High and Intermediate Desert = Unknown
Low Desert = Unknown

Foliage

Semi-evergreen

Habit

Mat-forming, Clump-forming

Native to

Southeastern United States, Central United States

Drought tolerant

No

Flood tolerant

No

Toxicity

Not toxic