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Orange New Zealand Sedge
Carex testacea
Pronunciation: KAH-reks test-uh-SEE-uh
SKU #03416
LIGHT:
Filtered sun, Full sun, Partial shade, Partial sun
WATER:
Keep soil consistently moist.
SIZE:
Moderate growing; forms clump 18 to 24 in. tall and wide.
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| Description | Finely textured, bronze-green leaves age to electric orange in the cool season. The elegant, arching, mounding form is a beautiful evergreen garden accent, ideal for containers, massing in borders or spilling over rocks. Deer and rabbit resistant. |
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| Bloom Time | Inconspicuous; prized for foliage. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Fall Color |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Erosion Control, Rabbit Resistant, Very Wet Areas |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Ground Cover, Edging |
| Design Ideas | A great filler for perennial borders or as a ground cover. Plant in a shady, moist location with other water loving perennials and shrubs. Attractive addition to low lying wetlands, streambeds, or near ponds and water features. Orange foliage will brighten those low lying, shady areas of your garden or add interest to an Asian inspired design. |
| Flower Color | Brown |
| Foliage Color | Bronze |
| Foliage Fall Color | Orange |
| Companion Plants | Astilbe (Astilbe); Hosta (Hosta); Iris (Iris); Ligularia (Ligularia); Foam Flower (Tiarella) |
| Care Instructions | Provide well-drained, evenly moist soil. Avoid harsh sun exposures in hot summer areas. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish root system; once established, maintain evenly moist soil. Old, faded foliage may be gently raked to remove. Prune very lightly just before new growth emerges in spring. |
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| Description | Finely textured, bronze-green leaves age to electric orange in the cool season. The elegant, arching, mounding form is a beautiful evergreen garden accent, ideal for containers, massing in borders or spilling over rocks. Deer and rabbit resistant. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Inconspicuous; prized for foliage. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Fall Color |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Erosion Control, Rabbit Resistant, Very Wet Areas |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Ground Cover, Edging |
|---|---|
| Design Ideas | A great filler for perennial borders or as a ground cover. Plant in a shady, moist location with other water loving perennials and shrubs. Attractive addition to low lying wetlands, streambeds, or near ponds and water features. Orange foliage will brighten those low lying, shady areas of your garden or add interest to an Asian inspired design. |
| Flower Color | Brown |
| Foliage Color | Bronze |
| Foliage Fall Color | Orange |
| Companion Plants | Astilbe (Astilbe); Hosta (Hosta); Iris (Iris); Ligularia (Ligularia); Foam Flower (Tiarella) |
Care
| Care Instructions | Provide well-drained, evenly moist soil. Avoid harsh sun exposures in hot summer areas. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish root system; once established, maintain evenly moist soil. Old, faded foliage may be gently raked to remove. Prune very lightly just before new growth emerges in spring. |
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Frequently asked questions
Does Orange New Zealand Sedge produce flowers?
Inconspicuous; prized for foliage.
Is Orange New Zealand Sedge evergreen or deciduous?
Orange New Zealand Sedge is Evergreen.
What are the special features of Orange New Zealand Sedge?
Orange New Zealand Sedge is Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Fall Color.
Is Orange New Zealand Sedge resistant to pests or animals?
Deer Resistant, Erosion Control, Rabbit Resistant, Very Wet Areas
How fast does Orange New Zealand Sedge grow?
Orange New Zealand Sedge has a Moderate growth rate.
Where can I use Orange New Zealand Sedge in my landscape?
Orange New Zealand Sedge is suitable for: Border, Container, Ground Cover, Edging.
How can I use Orange New Zealand Sedge in my garden design?
A great filler for perennial borders or as a ground cover. Plant in a shady, moist location with other water loving perennials and shrubs. Attractive addition to low lying wetlands, streambeds, or near ponds and water features. Orange foliage will brighten those low lying, shady areas of your garden or add interest to an Asian inspired design.
What color are Orange New Zealand Sedge flowers?
Orange New Zealand Sedge produces Brown flowers.
What color is the foliage of Orange New Zealand Sedge?
Orange New Zealand Sedge has Bronze foliage.
What plants grow well with Orange New Zealand Sedge?
Good companion plants for Orange New Zealand Sedge include: Astilbe (Astilbe); Hosta (Hosta); Iris (Iris); Ligularia (Ligularia); Foam Flower (Tiarella).
How do I care for Orange New Zealand Sedge?
Provide well-drained, evenly moist soil. Avoid harsh sun exposures in hot summer areas. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish root system; once established, maintain evenly moist soil. Old, faded foliage may be gently raked to remove. Prune very lightly just before new growth emerges in spring.
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