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Discover our premium range of Carex plants for sale, perfect for adding texture, movement, and year-round colour to your New Zealand garden. Renowned for their versatility and low-maintenance requirements, Carex species are an ideal choice for everything from contemporary landscape designs to native revegetation projects. Whether you’re looking for dramatic foliage, groundcover solutions, or hardy plants for wet and dry spots, you’ll find a variety to suit every garden style right here.

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 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.

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Grasses
Height: 50 cm
Spread: 50 cm
Tolerances: Coastal, Hardy, Wet, Wind
Garden uses: Banks, Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Patios, Ponds, Pool areas
Garden styles: Alpine, Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Native, Riparian
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 leaves as it grows to 50 cm tall and the same width. Carex flagellifera Red is often planted around the base of larger trees, included in border plantings, mass planted either as a groundcover or on a bank, or included in coastal gardens. It also looks great in planters, particularly when the foliage can cascade to the ground.

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Grasses
Height: 50 cm
Spread: 50 cm
Tolerances: Coastal, Hardy, Wet, Wind
Garden uses: Banks, Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Patios, Ponds, Pool areas
Garden styles: Alpine, Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Mediterranean, Modern, Native
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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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 'Frosted Curls' plants with elegant green foliage growing in a pot with other plants.

Carex Frosted Curls

Carex Frosted Curls is an ornamental grass with slender, hair-like, iridescent foliage that shimmers in light breezes. It typically grows to 30 cm...

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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 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 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 '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 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 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 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 comans green plants with dense, green foliage in a garden.

Carex comans Green

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...

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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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Carex flagellifera Green

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Why Choose Carex Plants?

Carex, commonly known as sedges, thrive in a variety of New Zealand conditions. These robust grasses are valued for their attractive, fine foliage and adaptability to different soil types. Many Carex varieties are evergreen, providing continual structure and colour even in winter. They’re particularly beneficial for erosion control, mass planting, and softening hard landscape edges.

Gardeners love Carex for its ease of care – simply plant, mulch, and enjoy. Most species tolerate coastal exposure, drought, and wet areas, making them a go-to for low-fuss gardens and commercial landscapes alike.

Popular Carex Varieties in Our Nursery

We offer a diverse selection of carex plants for sale, ensuring you find exactly what you need. Consider these standout varieties:

Browse our full catalogue of carex plants for sale to find the perfect addition for any garden project.

How to Plant and Care for Carex

When planting your Carex, choose a spot that suits your chosen variety’s moisture and sun preferences. Most Carex types prefer well-drained soil but tolerate occasional wet feet. Mulch after planting to retain soil moisture and suppress weeds. Occasional trimming and dividing will keep your Carex looking its best year after year.

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Ready to revitalise your garden with stunning, easy-care sedges? Our carex plants for sale are grown right here in New Zealand and are suitable for both residential and commercial landscaping. Enjoy fast shipping, healthy plants, and expert advice with every order. Explore our collection and transform your outdoors with the year-round beauty, texture, and practicality of Carex grasses.


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