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Carex flagellifera

Carex flagellifera

Name: The Plant Company
Address: 284 Meeanee Road, Meeanee, Napier, 4112, New Zealand
Telephone: 0800 843 752
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Carex flagellifera is a fine-textured, clump-forming sedge native to New Zealand, admired for its bronze to coppery foliage and graceful arching form. Growing 40-60 cm tall and wide, it adds year-round colour and movement to gardens. This hardy grass-like plant thrives in full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Ideal for mass planting, borders, and coastal gardens, it’s low-maintenance and tolerant of wind, light frost, and dry conditions once established.

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Suited to regions:	All regions
Plant type:	Grasses
Height:	70 cm
Spread:	70 cm
Flowering time:
Tolerances:	Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy, Wind
Garden uses:	Borders, Containers, Living areas, Parks, Paths & Steps, Pool areas, Specimen
Garden styles:	Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Japanese, Mediterranean, Modern, Native, Riparian
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Medium
Also known as
Sku	10042

What is the optimum Carex flagellifera spacing?

The optimum spacing for the Carex flagellifera to merge and become an effective ground cover is 50 cm apart. However, if you want them to grow as a unique plant, they will need to be spaced at least 80 cm apart. The spacing for having them merge to a limited degree is 50-60 cm apart.

What are the landscaping uses for Carex flagellifera in NZ?

Carex flagellifera is a popular choice in landscaping projects across NZ. It is commonly mass-planted either as a ground cover or on a bank, included in borders or mixed plantings, or planted around outdoor living areas, such as pools and barbecue areas. This hardy, NZ native grass is also perfect for gardens around commercial buildings that are often somewhat neglected. Carex flagellifera is favoured by landscape designers across NZ due to its colourful foliage, tidy form, and versatility.

Carex flagellifera care and maintenance

The most important part of caring for Carex flagellifera is to ensure it has well-drained soil that does not become waterlogged at any time. This, along with overwatering, is the leading cause of plants failing to perform or dying. The following critical elements are weed control, and The Plant Company recommends spreading an organic mulch around the plants after planting. They should be fed in spring with a native plant fertiliser. At this time, any dead leaves can be removed. The plants are generally not trimmed aside from removing spent flower heads if desired. They rarely suffer from any pests or diseases, but you may want to keep an eye out for mealybugs. Overall, they are a very low-maintenance plant and easy to care for.

Carex flagellifera for sale in NZ

The Plant Company has the best Carex flagellifera for sale in NZ. Our production nursery specialises in growing amazing plants, and our logistics team packs them carefully for our customers. The pricing is competitive, and the quality is exceptional. Let us take care of your plant and grass needs and impress you with both our products and services!

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