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CAREX testacea
Commonly known as Sedge grass
Pale olive-green leaves turning orange-brown where the surfaces receive full light
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Pests & Diseases
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Place of origin
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EvergreenArching grass-like, linear leaves to 60cm (24in) long.
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SpikesFlowering heads to 2.5cm (1in) long on stems 50-60cm (20-24in) long
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BorderSuits a mixed or herbaceous border
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Fully hardy
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Brown
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Height
60cm (24in) -
Spread
60cm (24in) -
HerbaceousEarly in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.Densely tufted perennial. Stems later elongate in fruit to 1.5m (5ft) long.
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Hardy - average winter
Hardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°F) -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Winter Seasonal Interest
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Tolerates allThrives in most soils. Avoid extremes of wet or dry.
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Full sun
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Partial shade
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Mature Size60cm (24in)
60cm (24in)
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