Sedge

Carex testacea

• Position: full sun or partial shade
• Soil: any, well-drained soil
• Rate of growth: average
• Flowering period: July to August
• Hardiness: frost hardy (needs winter protection)
  
  From spring to autumn the pale olive-green leaves of this ornamental grass turn a warm coppery-orange. In midsummer, it bears small, brown flower spikes. Although it will take some shade, it colours up best in moist soil in full sun. Grow it among other grasses or perennials, as a specimen plant, or in a large pot.
  
  
• Garden care: Comb through the plant in winter to remove dead foliage