Carex testacea
Orange Sedge
Evergreen-Deciduous | Evergreen |
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Overall Mature Size | Small |
Mature Height & Spread | 1-2' x 1-2' |
Exposure | Full sun |
Water | Medium Water |
Special Features | Deer Resistant |
Container Sizes | #1 |
Natural Growth Habit | Clumping |
Sunset Garden Zones | 4-9, 14-24 |
Plant Type | Shrub |
This perennial grass has striking copper-brown foliage. As a cool-season grasses it grows most in spring before temperatures begin exceeding 75 degrees and in the fall when temperatures cool down. Generally maintains good color through the summer. Cut back cool season grasses in very early spring. Excellent landscape contract when paired with deep green shrubs.