Carex Trifida Nz
Carex trifida
Mutton Bird Sedge, New Zealand Sedge
Carex trifida, commonly known as the Mutton Bird Sedge, is an attractive, NZ native, ornamental grass. It features arching, green-gold foliage which develops bronze tones in cooler weather and with age. It typically grows to 80 cm tall and 1 m wide. Carex trifida is commonly used in coastal or rock gardens, included in borders or mixed plantings, mass planted either as a groundcover or on a bank, or simply grown in a container. This is an easy to grow, versatile, and very rewarding plant.
- Suited to regions:
All regions - Plant type:
Grasses - Height:
80 cm - Spread:
1.00 m - Tolerances:
Coastal, Hardy, Wet - Garden uses:
Borders, Containers, Living areas, Parks, Paths & Steps, Patios, Ponds, Pool areas, Specimen - Garden styles:
Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Japanese, Mediterranean, Modern, Native
