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Carex dipsacea

Carex dipsacea, Dipsacea, Teasel Sedge, Autumn Sedge

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. Carex dipsacea is commonly used in border plantings, mass planted either as a groundcover or on a bank, or grown around water features such as ponds and streams. The most rewarding displays are achieved when it is mass planted.

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Suited to regions:All regions
Plant type:Grasses
Height:80 cm
Spread:80 cm
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Tolerances:Coastal, Hardy, Wet, Wind
Garden uses:Banks, Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Ponds, Pool areas
Garden styles:Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Native, Riparian
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Also known asCarex dipsacea, Dipsacea, Teasel Sedge, Autumn Sedge

Dipsacea

The Dipsacea Carex is a NZ native grass that forms a dense mound of arching, lime green foliage. More interestingly, the foliage colour takes on bronze highlights in response to cooler weather and during dry periods. It typically grows to 70 cm tall and the same wide, performing best when planted on a well-drained, site in either full sun or partial shade. It is tolerant of frost, cool climates, coastal conditions, and heavy soils. Carex dipsacea is commonly used in border plantings, mass planted either as a groundcover or on a bank, or grown around water features such as ponds and streams. The most rewarding displays are achieved when it is planted en masse.

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