Carex dissita

Name: Carex dissita
Brand: The Plant Company
SKU: 10036f
Price: 14.16 NZD
Availability: InStock

Carex dissita, Purei, Forest Sedge

Carex dissita, commonly known as Purei or Forest Sedge, features arching, mid-green leaves that radiate from a central clump. It typically grows to 50 cm tall and the same wide, performing best when planted in shaded areas that do not dry out. Carex dissita is commonly used in revegetation plantings, woodland gardens, or planted in damp and shady areas such as alongside streams.

Suited to regions:	All regions
Plant type:	Grasses
Height:	50 cm
Spread:	50 cm
Flowering time:
Tolerances:	Hardy, Shade, Wet
Garden uses:	Borders, Paths & Steps, Ponds
Garden styles:	Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Modern, Native, Riparian, Woodland
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Medium
Also known as	Carex dissita, Purei, Forest Sedge

Purei

Purei is the common name for Carex dissita and is an attractive, NZ native grass that is commonly found in forest, scrub, and swampy areas. It features arching, mid-green leaves that radiate from a central clump. An interesting feature of this plant are the almost black seed heads produced in summer. It typically grows to 50 cm tall and the same wide, performing best when planted in shaded areas that do not dry out. Purei is commonly used in revegetation plantings, woodland gardens, or planted in damp and shady areas such as alongside streams.