Carex testacea 'Orange Sedge' /Orange New Zealand Sedge

Carex testacea 'Orange Sedge'   / Carex testacea 'Orange Sedge'
Unique orange colored foliage
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Unique orange colored foliage

Single clump

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Scientific Name: Carex testacea 'Orange Sedge'
Common Name: Orange New Zealand Sedge
Leaf Type: None
Hardiness Zone: 6, 7, 8, 9 Determine Your Zone
Height: 2- 5 feet
Spread: 1-2 feet
Light Exposure: Part Sun
Drainage: Well drained, Moist, Wet
Rate of Growth: Moderate
Water Requirement: Medium
Maintenance Level: Low
Susceptible to insects
and diseases:
Yes
Comments: Orange-bronze foliage that seems to flicker when exposed to sunlight. Good in rock gardens and containers when exposed to part sun and has moisture available. Nice to feature in detail design work where the foliage can be observed up close.