Carex testacea 'Prairie Fire'
sedge
An impressive addition to pots and gravel gardens, this handsome sedge forms a dense, arching mound of orange-green...
9cm pot
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3 × 9cm pots
£24.00
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6 × 9cm pots
£42.00
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Plant description
An impressive addition to pots and gravel gardens, this handsome sedge forms a dense, arching mound of orange-green foliage, which in summer is topped with flowerspikes that become taller as the season progresses. The foliage of Carex 'Prairie Fire' is the real star however, and as it's evergreen, it's invaluable for adding warmth and colour to the garden during the winter months.
Eventual height & spread
Flowering period
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Plant features
Position
Full sun / light shade
Rate of growth
Fast-growing
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness
Fully hardy
How to care for Carex testacea Prairie Fire:
Comb through the plant in winter to remove dead foliage.
