Carex testacea <br>ORANGE SWITCH GRASS, RED SEDGE.
Carex testacea is also known as Orange Sedge, Red Switch Grass, and Speckled Sedge. They are a popular choice for their warm orange color and dense clump forming habit. These grasses work well in a perennial border or container. They are drought and salt tolerant. The leaves are olive green in partial shade and orange in full sun or in the fall/winter, providing stunning color contrast. Mass plantings create a spectacular show!
Image is in fall where colours are muted. Spring and summer are stunning!
Type: Hardy perennial
Hardiness zones: 6-10
Height: 18", 45cm
Location: Sun or part shade
Seeds per pack: 20
Carex testacea is also known as Orange Sedge, Red Switch Grass, and Speckled Sedge. They are a popular choice for their warm orange color and dense clump forming habit. These grasses work well in a perennial border or container. They are drought and salt tolerant. The leaves are olive green in partial shade and orange in full sun or in the fall/winter, providing stunning color contrast. Mass plantings create a spectacular show!
Image is in fall where colours are muted. Spring and summer are stunning!
Type: Hardy perennial
Hardiness zones: 6-10
Height: 18", 45cm
Location: Sun or part shade
Seeds per pack: 20
Original: $4.38
-65%$4.38
$1.53Description
Carex testacea is also known as Orange Sedge, Red Switch Grass, and Speckled Sedge. They are a popular choice for their warm orange color and dense clump forming habit. These grasses work well in a perennial border or container. They are drought and salt tolerant. The leaves are olive green in partial shade and orange in full sun or in the fall/winter, providing stunning color contrast. Mass plantings create a spectacular show!
Image is in fall where colours are muted. Spring and summer are stunning!
Type: Hardy perennial
Hardiness zones: 6-10
Height: 18", 45cm
Location: Sun or part shade
Seeds per pack: 20
