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    Uncinia egmontiana

    Also Known As

    • Orange Hook Sedge

    Plant type

    perennial, grass / grass like

    size

    • H: 20"
    • W: 12"

    planting zones

    • 8a-11

    Uncinia egmontiana plant details

    Uncinia egmontiana is an evergreen or semi-evergreen perennial grass (or grassy in appearance) with bronze foliage. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun - bright shade and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Uncinia egmontiana

    Plant type: perennial grass (or grassy in appearance)
    Plant family: cyperaceae
    Foliage: evergreen or semi-evergreen bronze
    Mature size: 12 IN wide, 20 IN tall
    Uses: border plant, container plant, rock garden, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Uncinia egmontiana

    USDA Zones: 8a - 11
    Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Much like the highly sought after “New Zealand Tussock Grass” Uncinia rubra, U. egmontiana makes a dense arching little clump so useful for maneagable color contrast in the garden & superb for edging or a pathway. With “Orange Hook Sedge,” the color of the foliage is more olive green with orange highlights & it grows a little taller, too – to about 20” tall. It’s a great grass for mixing in the garden, as it doesn’t get big & rarely needs cutting back. Grow it in rich, regularly watered, well drained soil in bright shade, part shade or full sun in areas with foggy Summers. Nice in a pot, too!

    By: Annie's Annuals & Perennials

    Gardening facts about Uncinia egmontiana plant

    How to Grow Uncinia egmontiana

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - bright shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • bronze

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen
      • semi-evergreen

    • Texture

      • grassy

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