Exemplar Horticulture
This cool season evergreen perennial grass forms a cascading mound of slender, iridescent, dark olive-green foliage tipped with vivid, orange-hued highlights. The subtle cream flowers develop into brown-black seedheads that contrast nicely with the foliage.
Flowers develop into brown-black seedheads
Gorgeous when used in borders, containers or mass plantings. Suitable for bog gardens as well as near water.
Carex dipsacea 'Olive'
(Autumn Sedge)
Growing | Requirements |
---|---|
Zone | 6 (-10°F/-23°C) |
Exposure |
Full sun to part shade |
Form | |
Foliage Height |
18" (46 cm) |
Width | 24" (61 cm) |
Flower Height | 18" (46 cm) |
Flower Colour | Relatively insignificant cream flowers develop black seedheads |
Bloom Time |
July - August |
Watering Needs | Moderate. Does best when kept adequately moist but will tolerate a certain amount of drought once established |
Soil Preferences |
Tolerates a wide range |
Part of our Signature Collection