Carex
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The flowers of the genus are insignificant but do add a dimension to the plant as they form their seed heads which generally stand proud of the grass-like foliage, waving about gracefully in the breeze.
The cultivation requirements of the plants vary, although most species need full sun or part-shade, some being more adaptable to woodland settings, preferring moist soil, whilst others are completely forgiving of being left in hot, arid conditions without much attention at all. The latter are more suited to rock gardens or to softening the edges of stony walkways.
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PAGE 1 2 ALL aka Tussock Grass NZ Native Grass. This is a graceful little grass or tussock with fine, light silver green needles of foliage that curl over at the top. Looks its best when planted in large groups or drifts. Easy to grow in sun or part shade in average soil. Evergreen.
Carex Frosted Curls Expected Stock Height: 15 cm ? Currently sold out. Add to your waitlist to be advised when next in stock. aka Purei, Pukio Native wetland grass. A bright green grass that forms a large clump. With age, a trunk-like mass of old leaves forms so the grass seems perched on a tall mound. Good for planting in damp to wet areas but will tolerate short periods of dryness. Plant around ponds as shelter for birds.
Carex Secta Expected Stock Height: 50/60 cm ? Currently sold out. Add to your waitlist to be advised when next in stock. aka Tussock, NZ Sedge This native 'grass' is really tough and hardy tolerating cold winds and almost any soil. The brick-orange foliage looks very graceful as it waves and dances in the wind. Ideal for planting in large drifts. If the clumps become a little untidy just chop back hard for renewed vigour. Evergreen.
Carex Testacea Expected Stock Height: 40/50 cm ? New stock expected Middle of December, 2023. Waitlist now. Estimated price $24.99. Payment on order.
NZ Native Grass that is a successful colonising plant often used for wetland planting that can also grow on dry sites making it suitable for planting where the conditions may vary periodically. Virgata is a mass of green needle foliage. Tolerant coastal condition. Evergreen. Carex Virgata Current Stock Height: 40/50 cm ? Container: 0.5l ? $9.99 aka Miniature Toetoe The perfect plant to add texture and movement to your planting scheme. The arching narrow foliage sways gracefully in the wind. Plumes of creamy green flowers appear in early summer. Hardy and tolerant, easy to grow just about anywhere but prefers a well drained position. Evergreen.
Chionochloa Flavicans Expected Stock Height: 10/15 cm ? Currently sold out. Add to your waitlist to be advised when next in stock. aka Red Tussock A very striking plant for adding strong texture to the garden. Particularly affective when planted in groups. The narrow arching foliage glows and shimmers in the sun & ripples elegantly in the wind. Attractive flower heads in summer. Hardy and tolerant. Evergreen. Chionochloa Rubra Current Stock Height: 15/20 cm ? Container: 2.4l ? $24.99 Stock of this item is very low. aka Toe toe A large, fast-growing coarse green tussock. Versatile revegetation and erosion-control plant, and useful low shelter on wet and dry sites. Attractive creamy white flower heads to 2-3m from December-January. Great under pivots. Evergreen. Hardy. Cortaderia Richardii Current Stock Height: 60/70 ? Container: 2.5l ? $21.99 aka New Zealand Iris A native perennial with narrow spears of bronze green foliage that turns orange-brown in winter. Wiry stems of dainty white 'butterfly' flowers appear in spring and summer. Prefers a semi-shaded position and acid soil. Evergreen.
Libertia Peregrinans Expected Stock Height: 10/25 cm ? New stock expected Middle of March, 2024. Waitlist now. Estimated price TBA. Payment on order.
If your clump of Carex becomes a little scruffy give it a new 'do' by cutting off the top growth - you can be quite severe - and it will rapidly re grow with renewed vigour.
Mature Size (HxW): 40cm x 50cm
Evergreen
Mature Size (HxW): 100cm x 100cm
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 60cm x 50cm
Mature Size (HxW): 100cm x 100cm
Habit: Clump Forming
Mature Size (HxW): 1m x 1m
Habit: Clump Forming
Mature Size (HxW): 1m x 1m
Habit: Clump Forming
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 2m x 2m
Habit: Clump Forming
Mature Size (HxW): 50cm x 80cm
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