Carex testacea bears slim arching leaves, which start out olive green and become warm copper-bronze with maturity. The leaves look particularly striking when grown in full sun. In midsummer it bears small, brown flower spikes.
Drought tolerant, grow Carex testacea among other grasses or perennials, such as sedum (pictured), or as a specimen plant in a large pot. Its architectural form makes it an ideal foil for cottage garden plants in a herbaceous border.
For best results grow in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil. Winter protection may be needed in northern regions.
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Carex and wildlife
Carex has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
