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 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 50 cm tall and the same width. Carex flagellifera Green is often planted around the base of larger trees, included in border plantings, mass planted either as a groundcover or on a bank, or used in coastal gardens. It also looks great in planters, particularly when the foliage can cascade to the ground.
From $11.50
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. This compact, tidy plant provides year round colour and texture, making it a reliable choice for NZ gardens. Its fresh foliage brightens shaded areas and complements modern planting schemes. Carex ‘Everlime’ is hardy, adaptable, and ideal for low maintenance borders and mass planting.
From $19.95
