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Carex lambertiana

Carex lambertiana

Carex lambertiana is a hardy, NZ native grass with bright green leaves. They are held with a gently arch and become adorned with dark brown seed heads during summer as it grows to 1 m tall and 50 cm wide. Carex lambertiana is commonly used in environmental plantings focussed on establishing or restoring wetland areas. It is also perfect for planting on a bank, adding to a mixed planting, including in woodland plantings, planting around a pond or stream, or including in a border.

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Suited to regions:Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type:Ornamental Grasses
Height:1.00 m
Spread:50 cm
Flowering time:
Tolerances:Hardy, Shade, Wet
Garden uses:Banks, Borders, Paths & Steps, Ponds
Garden styles:Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Modern, Native, Woodland
Easy to grow?Yes
Maintenance requirementsLow
Growth rateMedium
Also known asCarex lambertiana

Carex lambertiana Details

Carex lambertiana is a hardy, NZ native grass with bright green leaves. They are held with a gently arch and become adorned with dark brown seed heads during summer. It typically grows to 1 m tall and 50 cm wide, tolerating a range soil types including swampy conditions. It will also tolerate frost, wind, periods of dry, and shade. Carex lambertiana is commonly used in environmental plantings focussed on establishing or restoring wetland areas. It is also perfect for planting on a bank, adding to a mixed planting, including in woodland plantings, planting around a pond or stream, or including in a border.

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