Petrie’s Brown Sedge. Densely tufted evergreen clumps with neat arching leaves of chocolate-brown and black flowers. Max Height 30cm. Max Spread 30cm. Flowers May to September. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Carex petriei
Densely tufted evergreen clumps with neat arching leaves of chocolate-brown and black flowers.
Category: Grasses and Sedges
Additional information
Generic | Carex |
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Species | petriei |
Varietry | |
Common Name | Petrie's Brown Sedge |
Flower Colour | black |
Soil | Fertile |
Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
Foliage | Evergreen |
Height | 30cm |
Family | Cyperaceae |
Spread | 30cm |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Clump-forming |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | brown |
Flowers From | May, September |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Well drained |
Protection | |
Hardiness | Hardy |
Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
Care | Keep moist in first year |
Border | Border, Woodland |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
Pests and diseases | |
Maintenance | |
Propagation |
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