Suited to regions: | Subtropical, Temperate |
Plant type: | Ornamental Grasses |
Height: | 30 cm |
Spread: | 30 cm |
Flowering time: | |
Tolerances: | Coastal, Hardy |
Garden uses: | Banks, Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Patios, Ponds, Pool areas |
Garden styles: | Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Rock |
Easy to grow? | Yes |
Maintenance requirements | Low |
Growth rate | Medium |
Carex ‘Feather Falls’, commonly known as Feather Falls Sedge is a popular ornamental grass owing to its beautiful foliage. It features cream and green variegated leaves that are held with a ‘curly’ like appearance. It typically grows to 30 cm tall and the same wide, performing best when planted on a well-drained site in full sun or partial shade. It is tolerant of moderate frost, cool climates, coastal conditions, and dry periods. Carex ‘Feather Falls’ is commonly used in border plantings, rock gardens, planted around the base of larger plants, mass planted either as a groundcover or on a bank, or simply grown in a container. The high aesthetic value of this plant makes it a popular choice for NZ gardens, and it is a fantastic inclusion for outdoor living areas or for growing indoors in a container.
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