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Carex testacea

Family Cyperaceae
Plant Type herbaceous perennial
Zone USDA:   6a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H2 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 30 - 60 cm (1 - 2 ft)
Spread 30 - 90 cm (1 - 3 ft)
Light full sun
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic

Description Carex testacea (copper hair sedge) bears brown blossoms during late spring. This herbaceous perennial is arching in form and has greyish green and light brown foliage that is showy, matte, fine textured and evergreen. Find a prominent place in your garden for this stunning herbaceous perennial which has been designated a specimen.
Typical Uses Accent, alpine or rock garden, bedding plant, border, container, edging, mass planting and specimen.
Special Characteristics Carex testacea has a natural resistance to deer.