Call us: 0800 843 752Free shipping for orders $150 or over
Gift Vouchers

Carex Testacea Height

Carex testacea

5 from 2 customers

Orange Sedge, Orange Carex, Orange New Zealand Sedge

Carex testacea, commonly known as Orange Sedge or Orange Carex, is a tussock-like grass that bears rich, orange-bronze leaves as it grows to 50 cm tall and the same wide. Carex testacea is commonly used in coastal or rock gardens, included in borders or mixed plantings, mass planted either as a groundcover or on a bank, or simply grown in a container. It is a very versatile and rewarding plant which is favoured by landscape designers across NZ.

  • Suited to regions:
    All regions
  • Plant type:
    Grasses
  • Height:
    50 cm
  • Spread:
    50 cm
  • Tolerances:
    Coastal, Hardy, Wet, Wind
  • Garden uses:
    Borders, Containers, Living areas, Parks, Paths & Steps, Patios, Ponds, Pool areas, Specimen
  • Garden styles:
    Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Japanese, Mediterranean, Modern, Native

More species and varieties of Carex

carex-dipsacea-
Most Popular

Carex dipsacea

Carex dipsacea is a NZ native grass that forms a dense mound of arching, lime green foliage. It typically grows to 70 cm tall and the same wide...

From$13.04
carex-dissita-3
Most Popular

Carex dissita

Carex dissita, commonly known as Purei or Forest Sedge, features arching, mid-green leaves that radiate from a central clump. It typically grows to...

From$14.16
carex-solandri-2
Most Popular

Carex solandri

Carex solandri is a NZ native, ornamental grass that features attractive, dark green foliage. The foliage emerges upright and develops a gentle and...

From$12.67
carex-virgata-
Most Popular

Carex virgata

Carex virgata, commonly known as Pukio or Swamp Sedge, is a fast growing, NZ native grass, often found in swampy areas. It features handsome, bright...

From$14.16
carex-everest-
Most Popular

Carex Everest

Carex Everest features grass like leaves that are variegated with dark green centres and silver-white edges. It typically grows to 35 cm tall and the...

From$26.08

Popular Grasses

carex-feather-falls--5
Most Popular

Carex Feather Falls

Carex Feather Falls, commonly known as Feather Falls Sedge, is a popular ornamental grass that features cream and green variegated leaves. It...

From$16.32
lomandra-confertifolia-seascape-2
Most Popular

Lomandra confertifolia Seascape

Lomandra confertifolia Seascape features slender, blue-grey foliage which is held with a graceful and weeping habit. It grows as a clump to about 50...

From$20.12
ophiopogon-kyoto-2
Most Popular

Ophiopogon Kyoto

Ophiopogon Kyoto is a Dwarf Mondo Grass and grows as a small clump with fine, dark green foliage. Flower spikes appear in summer bearing tiny, white...

From$8.87
isolepsis-cernua-1
Most Popular

Isolepis cernua

Isolepsis cernua (aka Scirpus cernua), commonly known as Fiber Optic Grass, grows as a tidy clump to about 25 cm tall and the same wide with green...

From$14.83
lomandra-little-con-1
Most Popular

Lomandra Little Con

Lomandra Little Con is a compact, ornamental grass with fine and lush, green foliage. It grows to 30 cm tall and wide in full or partial shade...

From$14.83
Carex testacea

Did you find what you are looking for?

You might be interested in exploring Carex or Grasses.

Search Carex testacea

Contact us

Whether you need assistance finding the plant you’re looking for or you simply want to know more about who we are and what we do, we invite you to get in touch with us today. A member of The Plant Company team will get back in touch as soon as possible.

Sign up to receive a free $10 Voucher You won’t be bombarded with emails, just titbits of quality information from time to time Sign up
Free shipping on orders over $150!

Join our community of happy customers.

4.9

411 Google reviews