Carex plants are stylish, hardy ornamental grasses that add texture and movement to your NZ garden. Available in a variety of sizes and colours, Carex suits borders, containers, and groundcover applications. Purchase nursery-grown, healthy Carex plants with fast nationwide delivery from The Plant Company.
Carex Bronze Delight is a NZ native, ornamental grass grown for its colourful and attractive foliage. It produces slender, bronze coloured foliage as...
Carex buchananii, commonly known as Leatherleaf Sedge, is a striking New Zealand native grass-like plant with delicate, upright, copper-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...
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...
Carex dipsacea is a fine-leaved, clump-forming sedge native to New Zealand. It features slender, green to bronze-tinted foliage and grows to...
Carex dissita, commonly known as Purei or Forest Sedge, features arching, mid-green leaves that radiate from a central clump. It typically grows to...
Carex ‘Everlime’ (Japanese Sedge) is a popular evergreen sedge valued for its graceful arching green foliage edged with bright lime cream margins...
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...
Carex flagellifera Red is a NZ native, ornamental grass grown for its colourful and attractive foliage. It produces slender and lush, copper-red...
Carex Frosted Curls is an ornamental grass with slender, hair-like, iridescent foliage that shimmers in light breezes. It typically grows to 30 cm...
Carex secta, commonly known as Pukio, is a striking New Zealand native sedge admired for its large, tussock forming habit and golden green foliage...
Carex solandri is a NZ native, ornamental grass that features attractive, dark green foliage. The foliage emerges upright and develops a gentle and...
Carex testacea, commonly known as Orange Sedge, is a striking New Zealand native grass admired for its fine, arching foliage that turns a brilliant...
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...
Carex albula, commonly known as Curly Sedge, Hair Sedge, or White Sedge, produces delicate, buff-green foliage that is held in a dense tuft. The...
Carex appressa is a robust New Zealand native sedge valued for its upright form, lush green foliage, and excellent tolerance of wet conditions. This...
Carex Blue Cascade, commonly known as Blue Sedge, is an ornamental grass featuring blue-green foliage. It typically grows to 20 cm tall and will...
Carex 'Caramel Curls' is a striking ornamental sedge admired for its cascading, curly foliage in shades of bronze and caramel. This evergreen...
Carex chathamica, commonly known as Chatham Sedge, is a NZ native grass commonly found in swampy areas. It features slender foliage which is dark...
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...
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...
Carex ‘Everest’ is a striking ornamental sedge valued for its upright form and clean green foliage edged with crisp white margins. This modern grass...
Carex ‘Evergold’ is a compact, evergreen ornamental grass valued for its striking variegated foliage. The arching leaves are green with a...
Carex 'Feather Falls' is a popular ornamental grass characterised by its cream and green variegated leaves. It typically grows to 30 cm tall and the...
Carex flacca is a hardy ornamental sedge valued for its fine textured blue grey foliage and spreading clumping habit. This attractive grass like...
Carex flagellifera is a fine-textured, clump-forming sedge native to New Zealand, admired for its bronze to coppery foliage and graceful arching...
Carex flagellifera Brown is grown for its colourful and attractive foliage. This NZ native grass carries cascading, brown foliage as it grows to 80...
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...
Carex glauca (Blue Sedge) is a popular ornamental sedge valued for its fine textured blue grey foliage and tidy clumping habit. This attractive grass...
Carex lambertiana is a hardy, evergreen sedge valued for its fine, arching foliage and adaptability to a wide range of garden settings. Native to New...
Carex lessoniana is a robust New Zealand native sedge valued for its tall, upright foliage and adaptability to wetland and garden environments. Often...
Carex maorica is a hardy New Zealand native sedge that forms attractive clumps of arching, green foliage. Found naturally in wetlands and damp areas...
Carex morrowii ‘Goldband’ is an attractive evergreen sedge valued for its arching green foliage highlighted with bright golden yellow margins. This...
Carex oshimensis ‘Everillo’ is a standout ornamental sedge prized for its vivid lime yellow foliage that adds instant brightness to NZ gardens. This...
Carex petriei is a hardy New Zealand native sedge admired for its fine, bronze coloured foliage and low maintenance nature. This evergreen perennial...
Carex pumila is a hardy New Zealand native sand sedge valued for its ability to stabilise dunes and coastal areas. This evergreen perennial spreads...
Carex raotest is a hardy New Zealand native sedge valued for its fine textured foliage and reliable clumping habit. This versatile plant provides...
Carex trifida Rekohu Sunrise is a beautiful NZ native grass featuring variegated, arching green and cream coloured foliage. This elegant plant grows...
Carex Spark Plug is an ornamental grass that features slender, arching leaves with a variegated pattern of dark green and cream. Short, brown flower...
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...
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...
Carex trifida, commonly known as Mutton Bird Sedge, is a bold New Zealand native sedge valued for its large, arching, dark green foliage. Naturally...
Carex is valued for its adaptability and low-maintenance growth, thriving in diverse NZ conditions. These ornamental grasses offer year-round interest with graceful foliage and attractive seed heads. Carex is perfect for adding natural style to gardens, wet areas, or erosion-prone spots.
Plant Carex in well-drained soil with full sun to partial shade. Water should be regularly used during establishment, then watering should be reduced for drought tolerance. Trim back old foliage in early spring to promote fresh growth. Our expert guides help ensure your Carex plants thrive in NZ gardens.
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