Carex testacea

Type Grass, Evergreen
Form Ground-Hugging Rounded Clump, Architectural Form
Size Medium Border Plant (50-180cm height)
Colours Red Foliage
Care Some Maintenance Required - Tough Plant
Hardiness Frost Hardy, Drought Tolerant
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: Sun loving draught tolerant plant; All round tough plant suitable for problem areas; 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 testacea
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