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Carex dipsacea
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Carex dipsacea
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Carex dipsacea


Autumn Sedge

 USDA Zone: 7-10

Plant number: 8.090.050


Also known as Green Sedge or Teasel Sedge. Native to New Zealand, this clumping evergreen Sedge has narrow grass-like leaves in an attractive olive-green shade, developing yellow to orange highlights during the winter. Dark brown to black bristly seed heads are showy in the autumn. Nice as a specimen or edging plant, especially in a moist to wet sunny area. A good choice for containers. Worth growing as an annual in cold winter regions. Plants usually do not require cutting back in the spring.

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Carex dipsacea


Optimal Growing
Conditions		 Appearance and
Characteristics
Sun Exposure
  Full Sun or
  Partial Shade
Soil Type
  Normal
Soil pH
  Neutral or
  Alkaline or
  Acid
Soil Moisture
  Average or
  Moist or
  Wet
Care Level
  Easy 		Flower Colour
  Black
Blooming Time
  Late Summer
  Early Fall
  Mid Fall
Foliage Color
  Bronze
  Deep Green
Plant Uses & Characteristics
  Accent: Good Texture/Form
  Border
  Containers
  Cut Flower
  Deer Resistant
  Edging
  Evergreen
  Massed
  Specimen
  Waterside
Height
   45-70 cm
   18-27 inches
Spread
   45-60 cm
   18-23 inches
Foot Traffic
   None
Growth Rate
   Medium
Disclaimer: This information is presented for reference only. This plant is not currently part of our Heritage Perennials lineup.