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Carex dissita

Carex dissita, Forest Sedge, Purei

Carex dissita, commonly known as Purei or Forest Sedge, features arching, mid-green leaves that radiate from a central clump. It typically grows to 50 cm tall and the same wide, performing best when planted in shaded areas that do not dry out. Carex dissita is commonly used in revegetation plantings, woodland gardens, or planted in damp and shady areas such as alongside streams.

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The average plant height is 30 cm
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Suited to regions:All regions
Plant type:Ornamental Grasses
Height:50 cm
Spread:50 cm
Flowering time:
Tolerances:Hardy, Shade, Wet
Garden uses:Borders, Paths & Steps, Ponds
Garden styles:Alpine, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Modern, Native, Riparian, Woodland
Easy to grow?Yes
Maintenance requirementsLow
Growth rateMedium
Also known asCarex dissita, Forest Sedge, Purei

Carex dissita Details

Carex dissita, commonly known as Forest Sedge, is an attractive, NZ native grass that is commonly found in forest, scrub, and swampy areas. It features arching, mid-green leaves that radiate from a central clump. An interesting feature of this plant are the almost black seed heads produced in summer. It typically grows to 50 cm tall and the same wide, performing best when planted in shaded areas that do not dry out. Carex dissita is commonly used in revegetation plantings, woodland gardens, or planted in damp and shady areas such as alongside streams.

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