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carex evergreen

If you’re searching for the ideal ornamental grass for year-round beauty in your New Zealand garden, you can’t go past carex evergreen varieties. Their low-maintenance nature and stunning foliage make them a top choice for both modern landscapes and classic cottage gardens. Carex, also known as sedge, are native to a range of environments and have adapted particularly well to New Zealand’s climate. Whether you want texture, colour, or simply a solution for those tricky dry spots, carex evergreens offer lasting impact.

Carex 'Frosted Curls' plants with elegant green foliage growing in a pot with other plants.

Carex Frosted Curls

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Carex Frosted Curls is an ornamental grass with slender, hair-like, iridescent foliage that shimmers in light breezes. It typically grows to 30 cm tall and 40 cm wide, performing best when planted on a well-drained site in full sun or partial shade.

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Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Grasses
Height: 30 cm
Spread: 40 cm
Tolerances: Coastal
Garden uses: Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Patios, Ponds, Pool areas
Garden styles: Alpine, Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Native
Carex comans green plants with dense, green foliage in a garden.

Carex comans Green

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Carex comans Green is a NZ native, ornamental grass featuring slender and arching, lime green foliage. It grows as a tidy clump to about 40 cm tall and the same wide.

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Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Grasses
Height: 40 cm
Spread: 50 cm
Tolerances: Coastal, Hardy, Wind
Garden uses: Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Patios, Ponds, Pool areas
Garden styles: Alpine, Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Native
Orange foliage on Carex testacea.
Carex testacea

Carex testacea, commonly known as Orange Sedge, is a striking New Zealand native grass admired for its fine, arching foliage that turns a brilliant...

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Carex comans Bronze plant in a garden with dense bronze foliage.
Carex comans Bronze

Carex comans Bronze features slender, hair-like, bronze-brown foliage. It typically grows to 40 cm tall and the same width. Carex comans Bronze is...

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Carex dipsacea plants as a mass planting in a garden.
Carex dipsacea (Teasel Sedge)

Carex dipsacea is a fine-leaved, clump-forming sedge native to New Zealand. It features slender, green to bronze-tinted foliage and grows to...

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Carex flagellifera Red plants.
Carex flagellifera Red

Carex flagellifera Red is a NZ native, ornamental grass grown for its colourful and attractive foliage. It produces slender and lush, copper-red...

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Carex buchananii with lush brown foliage growing as a specimen plant in a rock garden.
Carex buchananii (Buchanans Sedge)

Carex buchananii, commonly known as Leatherleaf Sedge, is a striking New Zealand native grass-like plant with delicate, upright, copper-bronze...

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Carex virgata grass plants in pots at The Plant Company nursery.
Carex virgata

Carex virgata, commonly known as Swamp Sedge, is a hardy New Zealand native sedge that thrives in wetlands, damp soils, and along waterways. It forms...

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Carex solandri grass in a NZ native planting.
Carex solandri

Carex solandri is a NZ native, ornamental grass that features attractive, dark green foliage. The foliage emerges upright and develops a gentle and...

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Carex oshimensis 'Everillo' lime-green plants in a border garden.
Carex oshimensis 'Everillo'

Carex oshimensis ‘Everillo’ is a standout ornamental sedge prized for its vivid lime yellow foliage that adds instant brightness to NZ gardens. This...

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Carex dissita (Purei) plant growing in a native garden.
Carex dissita (Purei)

Carex dissita, commonly known as Purei or Forest Sedge, features arching, mid-green leaves that radiate from a central clump. It typically grows to...

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Azalea indica

Azalea indica is a stunning evergreen shrub admired for its masses of vibrant blooms and compact growth habit. Flowering generously through spring...

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A large and showy Quercus ilex specimen tree in a field.
Quercus ilex

Quercus ilex, commonly known as the Holm Oak or Evergreen Oak, is an evergreen tree with lush foliage. The dark green leaves are glossy and...

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Dichroa Blue Stars (Evergreen Hydrangea)

Dichroa 'Blue Stars' is a striking evergreen shrub admired for its clusters of intense blue star shaped flowers followed by brilliant metallic blue...

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Fraxinus griffithii

Fraxinus griffithii (Evergreen Ash) is a fast growing evergreen tree valued for its glossy foliage and neat upright form. It is well suited to New...

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Carex 'Spark Plug' plant with variegated foliage.
Carex Spark Plug

Carex 'Spark Plug' is a compact ornamental sedge valued for its fine textured foliage and neat rounded growth habit. This hardy evergreen grass adds...

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Carex coriacea plant in its natural environment.
Carex coriacea

Carex coriacea, commonly known as Rautahi, is a NZ native grass commonly found in swampy areas. It features slender foliage which is dark green and...

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Carex flagellifera Green plant with lush and colourful foliage.
Carex flagellifera Green

Carex flagellifera Green is a NZ native, ornamental grass grown for its attractive foliage. It produces slender and lush, green leaves as it grows to...

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Carex 'Everlime' plants for sale at The Plant Company nursery.
Carex 'Everlime' (Lime Grass Plant)

Carex ‘Everlime’ (Japanese Sedge) is a popular evergreen sedge valued for its graceful arching green foliage edged with bright lime cream margins...

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Carex flagellifera grass with elegant bronze foliage.
Carex flagellifera

Carex flagellifera is a fine-textured, clump-forming sedge native to New Zealand, admired for its bronze to coppery foliage and graceful arching...

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A Carex petriei plant with bronze coloured foliage.
Carex petriei

Carex petriei is a hardy New Zealand native sedge admired for its fine, bronze coloured foliage and low maintenance nature. This evergreen perennial...

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Carex appressa grass in a natural habitat.
Carex appressa (Tall Sedge)

Carex appressa is a robust New Zealand native sedge valued for its upright form, lush green foliage, and excellent tolerance of wet conditions. This...

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Carex tenuiculmis red-bronze coloured plant.
Carex tenuiculmis

Carex tenuiculmis is a NZ native, ornamental grass that features striking red-bronze foliage held with a graceful arch. It grows as a tidy clump...

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Carex ternaria plant growing in water.
Carex ternaria

Carex ternaria is a NZ native sedge grass commonly found in swampy areas. It features slender foliage which is dark green and held densely as it...

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Carex 'Evergold' colourful grasses in a garden.
Carex Evergold

Carex ‘Evergold’ is a compact, evergreen ornamental grass valued for its striking variegated foliage. The arching leaves are green with a...

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Carex Brown grass.
Carex flagellifera Brown (Weeping Brown Sedge)

Carex flagellifera Brown is grown for its colourful and attractive foliage. This NZ native grass carries cascading, brown foliage as it grows to 80...

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Carex lessoniana green foliage.
Carex lessoniana (Rautahi)

Carex lessoniana is a robust New Zealand native sedge valued for its tall, upright foliage and adaptability to wetland and garden environments. Often...

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Carex secta plants growing as a border garden in a commercial car park.
Carex secta (Swamp Sedge)

Carex secta, commonly known as Pukio, is a striking New Zealand native sedge admired for its large, tussock forming habit and golden green foliage...

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Carex geminata plant with cascading green foliage.
Carex geminata (Rautahi)

Carex geminata, commonly known as Rautahi, is a fine-leaved New Zealand native sedge that forms dense, tufted clumps up to 50 cm tall. Its slender...

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Large Carex comans red plants with elegant, bronze-red foliage.
Carex comans Red

Carex comans Red is a NZ native, ornamental grass that features slender, hair-like foliage which is a bronze-red colour. It grows as a clump and...

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Carex trifida grass plants with blue-green foliage and brown flower heads.
Carex trifida

Carex trifida, commonly known as Mutton Bird Sedge, is a bold New Zealand native sedge valued for its large, arching, dark green foliage. Naturally...

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Carex 'Caramel Curls' bronze coloured foliage.
Carex 'Caramel Curls'

Carex 'Caramel Curls' is a striking ornamental sedge admired for its cascading, curly foliage in shades of bronze and caramel. This evergreen...

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Carex Frosted Curls

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Why Choose Carex Evergreen Grasses?

Carex evergreen grasses stand out for their dense tufts, bold form, and lasting colours. These varieties retain their lush foliage all year, which means there’s never a dull moment—even in the winter garden. Many New Zealand gardeners appreciate carex evergreens because they’re hardy and adaptable, thriving in both sun and partial shade, as well as in dry or damp soil conditions.

Their clumping nature means carex evergreens look great as groundcovers, edging plants along pathways, or as striking container specimens. For those wanting to create naturalistic planting schemes or native borders, carex evergreens blend beautifully with other perennials and native species.

Popular Carex Evergreen Varieties

If you’re considering adding carex evergreen plants to your garden, explore some standout varieties that continue to capture the hearts of Kiwi gardeners:

Planting and Caring for Carex Evergreens

The beauty of carex evergreen grasses lies in their adaptability and easy care. Plant them in well-drained soil, in a spot that offers sunlight or partial shade. Once established, most carex evergreens are drought-tolerant and only need watering during long dry periods. Pruning is rarely required—simply tidy up any older blades in late winter or early spring to rejuvenate growth.

Mulch around plants to suppress weeds and retain moisture. If you’re planting an area prone to erosion or needing ground cover, space plants about 30 to 40 centimetres apart.

Design Ideas with Carex Evergreen

Carex evergreen varieties are incredibly versatile in New Zealand gardens. Interplant them with flaxes, hebes, or other natives for a natural aesthetic, or mass plant alongside pathways for a modern, architectural look. Many landscapers use carex evergreens to soften hard edges, fill in under shrubs, or cascade from raised beds.

Whether you’re starting a new landscape or refreshing an established garden, carex evergreen grasses bring year-round structure and foliage colour that requires little attention—making them a beloved choice for busy gardeners seeking reliable, fuss-free plants. Explore the full range, including Carex Spark Plug, Carex coriacea, Carex flagellifera Green, Carex 'Everlime' (Lime Grass Plant), and Carex flagellifera to find your next favourite.

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