Carex flagellifera - Weeping Brown Sedge

Colour and form are the best attributes for this New Zealand sedge. As a young plant the bronze-red fine-textured leaves are very attractive and as it matures the upright leaves start to arch over to the ground.

I still can't believe that Carex flagellifera is both hardy and can be grown in full sun. When grown in shade, the leaves appear more a reddish-green colour. Evergreen in milder climates, hardy to at least Zone 4, this sedge will quietly enhance any suitable landscape for many years with minimal care.

The high arching clumps are very effective when planted quite close together.

Description: high arching clumps; evergreen in milder climates
Foliage - reddish brown; narrow blade width; 35-50 cm (14-20") tall
Flowers - sparse; in late spring; 50-75 cm (20-30")

Ideal conditions: full sun or light shade; moist fertile soil

Coldest zone: 4 (find your zone; further info on plant hardiness)

Partner with: evergreens, Bergenia, Heuchera, Iris, Zauschneria

Season of interest: year-round in milder climates

Drought tolerance rating: 2 (water to root depth once every 2 weeks); further info

Native to: New Zealand

Recommended spacing between plants: 50-100 cm (20-40") why such a difference?

Pronunciation: Carex (KAIR-ex) flagellifera (FLAH-jill-ih-fer-ah)

Sizes available: s/o spring of 2012     Canadian price list   ||   US price list

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