A selection of Carex dipsacea with as its name suggests rather darker more dramatically coloured foliage in many shades of darker greens and olive. Sun or part shade. Not too dry. Height 40cm – 50cm
Carex dipsacea ‘Dark Horse’ – 2 Ltr
A selection of Carex dipsacea with as its name suggests rather darker more dramatically coloured foliage in many shades of darker greens and olive. Sun or part shade. Not too dry. Height 40cm – 50cm
	
	
	Category: Grasses and Sedges
	
	
							
											
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								| Generic | Carex | 
|---|---|
| Species | dipsacea | 
| Varietry | 'Dark Horse' – 2 Ltr | 
| Common Name | Sedge | 
| Flower Colour | black | 
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade | 
| Foliage | Evergreen | 
| Height | 45cm | 
| Family | Cyperaceae | 
| Spread | 45cm | 
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Clump-forming | 
| Fragrance | FALSE | 
| Foliage Colour | green | 
| Flowers From | July, October | 
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist | 
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy | 
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting | 
| Care | Avoid extremes of wet or dry | 
| Border | Border | 
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | |
| Propagation | 
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