Carex tumulicola
Carex tumulicola
· grass grasslike · introduced
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As of March 31, 2026, soil temperature at Kent / Auburn is 47.7°F. Carex tumulicola is in early-season conditions in Zone 8b.
Splitawn sedge (Carex tumulicola, Cyperaceae) is a slowly spreading grass-like perennial native to western North America from British Columbia to California, reaching about 2 feet tall and wide. It is also known as foothill sedge or Berkeley sedge. The species occurs naturally in meadows and open woodlands below 1,200 meters elevation.
Splitawn sedge is drought tolerant and has been used in water-conserving lawn alternatives, native plant gardens, and sustainable landscape restoration projects. Detailed cultural requirements, hardiness zones, pest and disease associations, and cultivar information have not been documented in the profile. The profile is a stub awaiting enrichment.