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Uncinia uncinata
Also Known As
- Hook Sage
Plant type
perennial, groundcover, aquatic
size
- H: 9"-10"
- W: 10"-12"
planting zones
- 8a-11
Uncinia uncinata plant details
Uncinia uncinata is a broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover aquatic with burgundy and red foliage. In fall and summer burgundy flowers emerge. Does well in clay and gritty soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Uncinia uncinata
- Plant type: perennial groundcover aquatic
- Plant family: cyperaceae
- Foliage: evergreen burgundy and red
- Mature size: 10 IN - 12 IN - wide, 9 IN - 10 IN - tall
- Flowers: burgundy blooms in fall and summer
GROWING CONDITIONS for Uncinia uncinata
- USDA Zones: 8a - 11
- Watering frequency: even moisture
- Resistant to: heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: clay and gritty
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Native Sons
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How to Grow Uncinia uncinata
Water Needs
- even moisture
Soil Needs
- clay
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- red
- burgundy
Flower Color
- burgundy
Flower Season
- summer
- fall
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Landscape groups by tags
See other plant types of Uncinia for your garden
aka Uncinia uncinata 'Red', Hook Sedge, Red Hook Sedge
Plant Type
Perennial, Grass / Grass Like
Zones
8a-11
Size
Height: 15"
Width: 15"
- sun - bright shade
- even moisture - regular
aka Orange Hook Sedge
Plant Type
Perennial, Grass / Grass Like
Zones
8a-11
Size
Height: 20"
Width: 12"
- sun - bright shade
- regular
aka Uncinia unciniata 'Belinda's Find', Belinda's Find Sedge, Red Hook Sedge
Plant Type
Perennial, Grass / Grass Like
Zones
8a-10b
Size
Height: 8"-12"
Width: 12"-18"
- sun - dappled shade
- even moisture - regular
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