Carex flagellifera

Type Grass, Evergreen
Form Ground-Hugging Rounded Clump, Architectural Form
Size Medium Border Plant (50-180cm height)
Colours Golden Foliage
Care Some Maintenance Required
Hardiness Frost Hardy
Growth Medium Growing Plant
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Cultivation notes: This low growing tufty grass will tolerate full sun but prefers partial shade with decent fertile moist garden soil. Plant within gravel scree or ammongst low growing perrnnials in groups or drifts.

Plant Strengths: Provides valuable winter interest; Evergreen foliage for all year round colour and screening; Suitable for container growing; Architectural plant – ideal as a ‘stand out’ plant; Attractive form or foliage for all year interest; Tolerates full sun and sandy, drought-prone soils.

Plant Weaknesses: Does not produce attractive flowers.

Common Missspellings: Karex, Carix, Karix, Carrex, Carrecs, Karecs, Karics
Carex flagellifera
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