Praegracilis Carex white mahogany-black filigree foliage

mahogany-black filigree foliage

light-green foliage provides a delicate texture that contrasts beautifully with the warm-toned flowers

creating a "dreamy" bi-color effect that shines in the garden from mid-summer until the first frost

It reaches a height of 3-4 feet and thrives in full sun with well-drained soil

Praegracilis Carex white mahogany-black filigree foliageCarex praegracilis, commonly known as California Field Sedge, is a robust, evergreen, grass like perennial native to Californias central and northern coast. This handsome sedge features narrow, light green leaves and spreads freely by rhizomes to form a dense, resilient planting. Its upright, architectural form makes it striking as a background plant, meadow component, or large scale ground cover. Well suited for use as a lawn alternative, Carex