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Carex praegracilis ‘Chisai’

Pronunciation

CARE-ex Pree-GRA-si-lis (GRA as in grass)

Common Name

Meadow or Field Sedge 'Chisai'

Plant Type

Grass

Mature Size

6–8 in. high, can be mowed to 3 in.

Water Requirements

Low: water every three weeks until the root ball is wet

Sun/Shade Requirements

Full to half sun

Wildlife

Flower Color

Buff, on short flower spikes

Maintenance- Design- Planting Tips

Carex praegracils Chisai Carolyn Williams

Design use: Meadow, or mowed for look and feel of a traditional lawn, takes light foot traffic. Good under oaks, around stones, or mixed with other grasses.

Meadow Sedge ‘Chisai’ is a short, dark-evergreen clumping grass with narrow leaves. Flowers appear in spring and summer on 6–10 in. spikes. Chisai is drought tolerant yet needs summer water to keep from going dormant. It spreads slowly by rhizomes. California native, deer resistant, no fertilizer although compost can be used. Cool season plant.

Where to See

Palo Alto Water Wise Demonstration Garden

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