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Carex testacea

Sedge, Orange

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Information by: Native Sons        Photographer: El Nativo

 

Description

The testacea variety is an evergreen perennial that reaches 2' tall bearing very narrow, coppery brown leaves splitting to hair-like threads at their tips, and continuing to grow to 4-8' in length. This plant should be grown in sun with little or no summer watering. During winter, foliage turns orange. If this grass is planted in shade, foliage stays green. Flowers are insignificant. Orange Sedge looks great in containers or spilling over near walkways or into water features.

 

Sun

Full

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Unparticular

Soil Condition

Well-drained, Moist

Soil pH

Acid, Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Group plants with similar watering needs in the same area.