Grass-like Perennial: Given to us by John Greenlee & part of the Greenlee Meadow Collection. Evergreen. CA native. Semi-tuft forming sedge, growing from dense, creeping rhizomes. Usually found in moist coastal sites. Fast growing, can be used to provides erosion control & streambank stabilization. Used to make baskets. Blm time: spring-fall. Blm color: purplish-black. Height: 2-5'. Exp.: sun/part shade. Water: mod./moist. USDA Z6.