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Carex testacea
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SedgePerennial, EvergreenFamily: Cyperaceae
- Height: 1.5mSpread: 60cm
- Frost hardy
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Position
Sun Exposure:
Dappled shade, full sun
Aspect:
South facing, west facing
Position in Border:
Front, middle
Soil
Well Drained / Light / Sandy
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 ‘Testacea’ and wildlife
Carex ‘Testacea’ has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
Is Carex ‘Testacea’ poisonous?
Carex ‘Testacea’ has no toxic effects reported.
No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Cats
Cats
Is not known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is not known to attract Horses
Horses
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
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