Prairie Fire Sedge
Carex testacea 'Indian Summer'
SKU
6276
Glossy, fine-textured leaves emerge olive green and develop orange-red coloring as they mature. Foliage has a shimmering appearance in full sun. The elegant, arching, mounding form is a beautiful garden accent, ideal for containers, massing in borders or spilling over rocks. A spectacular fall and winter accent. Semi-evergreen.
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Filtered sun, Partial shade, Partial sun
Water regularly to maintain evenly moist soil - weekly, or more often.
| Botanical Pronunciation | KAH-reks test-uh-SEE-uh |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Moderate growing; forms clump 18 to 24 in. tall and wide. |
| Bloom Time | Inconspicuous; prized for foliage. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Semi-evergreen |
| Flower Color | Brown |
| Foliage Color | Bronze |
| Garden Style | Asian/Zen, Contemporary, Cottage, Rustic |
| Growth Habit | Mounding |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Erosion Control, Green Roof, Mass Planting, Very Wet Areas, Water Garden, Woodland Garden, Edging, Ground Cover |
| Light Needs | Filtered sun, Partial shade, Partial sun |
| Special Feature | Clump Forming, Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Fall Color, Naturalizes Well, Tolerates Wet Soils, Year-round Interest |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly to maintain evenly moist soil - weekly, or more often. |
| Key Feature | Showy Ornamental Grass |
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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This Plant's Growing Zones: 6 - 9
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