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Carex solandri

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 graceful arch as it expands. Dark brown seed heads in summer provide an interesting element to this plant as it grows to 70 cm tall and the same wide. Carex solandri is commonly added to woodland plantings, planted in shaded areas of the garden, grown around pond or stream areas, included in a mixed planting or borders, or mass planted either on a bank or as a groundcover.

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The average plant height is 30 cm
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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:70 cm
Spread:70 cm
Flowering time:
Tolerances:Extended dry periods, Shade, Wet, Wind
Garden uses:Banks, 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 solandri

Carex solandri Details

Carex solandri is a NZ native, ornamental grass that features attractive, dark green foliage. The foliage emerges upright and develops a gentle and graceful arch as it expands. Dark brown seed heads in summer provide an interesting element to this plant. It typically grows to 70 cm tall and the same wide, performing best when planted in full sun or partial shade. It will tolerate frost, cool climates, moderate wind, heavy shade, and almost all soil conditions, barring extreme dry. Carex solandri is commonly added to woodland plantings, planted in shaded areas of the garden, grown around pond or stream areas, included in a mixed planting or borders, or mass planted either on a bank or as a groundcover.

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