Sedge. Dense clumps of stiff blue-green leaves. Purple-black flower spikes. Max Height 20cm. Max Spread 40cm. Flowers May to August. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Carex atrata
Dense clumps of stiff blue-green leaves. Purple-black flower spikes.
Category: Grasses and Sedges
Additional information
Generic | Carex |
---|---|
Species | atrata |
Varietry | |
Common Name | Sedge |
Flower Colour | purple, black |
Soil | |
Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
Foliage | Evergreen |
Height | 20cm |
Family | Cyperaceae |
Spread | 40cm |
Growth Speed | Slow |
Growth Habit | Clump-forming |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | blue, green |
Flowers From | May, August |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
Protection | |
Hardiness | Hardy |
Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
Care | Keep moist in first year |
Border | Border |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
Pests and diseases | |
Maintenance | |
Propagation |
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