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Carex solandri

Family Cyperaceae
Plant Type
Zone USDA:   8a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H4 - H5   Australia:   2 - 3  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 30 - 60 cm (1 - 2 ft)
Spread 30 - 40 cm (12 - 16 in)
Light partial shade to shade
Soil Moisture average to moist, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description Carex solandri (New Zealand forest sedge) bears faded green blossoms during early summer to mid summer. This plant has evergreen foliage that is deep green in colour.
Typical Uses Accent, alpine or rock garden, border, container, edging, ground cover, mass planting and woodland.
Special Characteristics Carex solandri is noted for being naturally resistant to deer.