Carex flagellifera
Weeping Brown Sedge
Description
This is a striking everbrown sedge with coppery foliage that stands 2' high.
Plant Type
Grass
Height Range
1-3'
Flower Color
n/a
Flower Season
Summer
Leaf Color
Bronze
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Half, Shade
Water
Medium, Extra in Summer
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam
Soil Condition
Well-drained, Moist
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
English Cottage, Japanese, Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape, Spanish, Wild Garden, Woodland
Accenting Features
Unusual Foliage
Seasonal Interest
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Perennial Border, Parking Strip, Swimming Pool
Special Uses
Cascade, Container
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Make sure ponds and water features aren't leaking, splash out is minimized, and water for streams and waterfalls is recirculated.
Keeping water surface areas small and partially shaded will also reduce evaporation.