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Uncinia uncinata

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 - 45 cm (12 - 18 in)
Spread 20 - 30 cm (8 - 12 in)
Light full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture average to moist, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description Uncinia uncinata (red hook sedge) bears brown blossoms during early summer. The foliage is medium orange in colour and evergreen. A specimen plant, Uncinia uncinata (red hook sedge) can help you create a focal point in your garden design.
Typical Uses Accent, alpine or rock garden, border, container, edging, mass planting, specimen and waterfront.
Special Characteristics This plant has a natural ability to resist deer and rabbits.