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Carex trifida

Carex trifida, New Zealand Sedge, Mutton Bird Sedge

Carex trifida, commonly known as the Mutton Bird Sedge, is an attractive, NZ native, ornamental grass. It features arching, green-gold foliage which develops bronze tones in cooler weather and with age. It typically grows to 80 cm tall and 1 m wide. Carex trifida is commonly used in coastal or rock gardens, included in borders or mixed plantings, mass planted either as a groundcover or on a bank, or simply grown in a container. This is an easy to grow, versatile, and very rewarding plant.

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The average plant height is 10 cm
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Suited to regions:All regions
Plant type:Grasses
Height:80 cm
Spread:1.00 m
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Tolerances:Coastal, Hardy, Wet
Garden uses:Banks, Borders, Containers, Living areas, Parks, Paths & Steps, Patios, Ponds, Pool areas, Specimen
Garden styles:Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Japanese, Mediterranean, Modern, Native, Rock
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Also known asCarex trifida, New Zealand Sedge, Mutton Bird Sedge

Carex trifida Details

Carex trifida, commonly known as the Mutton Bird Sedge, is an attractive, NZ native, ornamental grass. It features arching, green-gold foliage which develops bronze tones in cooler weather and with age. It typically grows to 80 cm tall and 1 m wide, performing best when planted in full sun or partial shade on a well-drained site. It is tolerant of coastal conditions, frost, and cool climates. Carex trifida is commonly used in coastal or rock gardens, included in borders or mixed plantings, mass planted either as a groundcover or on a bank, or simply grown in a container. This is an easy to grow, versatile, and very rewarding plant.

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