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Carex testacea 'Prairie Fire' Regular / 2 litre / --- / ---

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Description
Type
Form
Size
Spread
Stock
Price
Quantity
Carex testacea 'Prairie Fire' ---
Common name
orange New Zealand sedge 'Prairie Fire'
Group
Grasses
Family
Cyperaceae
Characteristics
Foliage
Evergreen
Fragrance
-
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 m
Ultimate spread
0.1-0.5 m
Habit
Tufted
Hardiness
Hardy – Cold winter (-15 to -10ºC)

Growing conditions
Aspect
East-facing; South-facing; West-facing
Exposure
Exposed; Sheltered
Position
Full sun; Partial shade
Soil
Chalk; Clay; Loam; Sand

Product description & Growing guide

Carex testacea 'Prairie Fire' (orange New Zealand sedge 'Prairie Fire') is a member of the Cyperaceae family. This grasse exhibits a tufted growth habit and is characterized by its evergreen foliage. It has a hardiness rating of hardy – cold winter (-15 to -10ºc) and is hardy through most of the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open or exposed sites or central / northerly locations. Many evergreens suffer foliage damage and plants in pots will be at increased risk.

When fully mature, Carex testacea 'Prairie Fire' can reach an ultimate height of 0.1–0.5 metres and a spread of 0.1–0.5 metres. For optimal growth, it prefers an east–facing, south–facing, or west–facing aspect and an exposed or sheltered position. It thrives best in chalk, clay, loam, or sand soil types and should be placed in full sun or partial shade.

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