Palm Leaf Sedge. Narrow upright stems with the leaves arranged in three distinct ranks mostly gathered at the top of the stems. Orange tints in autumn. Golden brown flower spikes. Max Height 15cm. Max Spread 30cm. Flowers May to June. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Carex ornithopoda ‘Variegata’
Narrow upright stems with the leaves arranged in three distinct ranks mostly gathered at the top of the stems. Orange tints in autumn. Golden brown flower spikes.
Additional information
| Generic | Carex |
|---|---|
| Species | ornithopoda |
| Varietry | 'Variegata' |
| Common Name | Palm Leaf Sedge |
| Flower Colour | brown |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height | 15cm |
| Family | Cyperaceae |
| Spread | 30cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Clump-forming |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | May, June |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Border |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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| Maintenance | |
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