Exemplar Horticulture
This striking cool season evergreen clump-forming perennial grass provides year-round interest with its gracefully arching, fine-textured leaves that have bright undertones of bronzy-orange and green; subtle flowers are the same colour as the foliage, turning into dark brown seedheads.
Undertones of bronzy-orange and green
Great as accent and contrast, particularly next to orange and rust colours; eye-catching in bog, cottage, shade, rock and woodland gardens, borders, containers, hanging baskets, mass plantings, near water, on walls and slopes; contrasts well with dark foliage and flowers.
Carex testacea
(Prairie FireTM Sedge)
Growing | Requirements |
---|---|
Zone |
6-9 (-10°F/-23.3°C) |
Exposure |
Full sun to part shade |
Form | |
Foliage Height |
15" (38 cm) |
Width | 36" (91 cm) |
Flower Height |
15" (38 cm) |
Flower Colour | Insignificant |
Bloom Time |
July - August |
Watering Needs | Moderate |
Soil Preferences |
Does best in moderate to moist soils |