Sedge. Small dense, evergreen clumps of short, stiff, pointed blue-green leaves with bold, creamy yellow margins. Small dark brown flower spikes. Max Height 15cm. Max Spread 25cm. Flowers June to August. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Carex firma ‘Variegata’
Small dense, evergreen clumps of short, stiff, pointed blue-green leaves with bold, creamy yellow margins. Small dark brown flower spikes.
Additional information
| Generic | Carex |
|---|---|
| Species | firma |
| Varietry | 'Variegata' |
| Common Name | Sedge |
| Flower Colour | brown |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 15cm |
| Family | Cyperaceae |
| Spread | 25cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Clump-forming |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | blue, green, yellow |
| Flowers From | June, August |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | Avoid extremes of wet or dry |
| Border | Border, Rock garden |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | |
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