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Carex testacea 'Prairie Fire'

Also Known As

Prairie Fire Orange New Zealand Sedge

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 1'-2'
W: 1'-2'

planting zones

7a-10b

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Carex testacea 'Prairie Fire' plant details

Carex testacea 'Prairie Fire' is a fast-growing broadleaf evergreen perennial with bronze, green and red foliage. In summer chocolate flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Carex testacea 'Prairie Fire'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: cyperaceae
Foliage: evergreen bronze, green and red
Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 1 FT - 2 FT - tall
Flowers: chocolate blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, edging plant, rock garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Carex testacea 'Prairie Fire'

USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Erupting into bright glowing-embers-red from an attractive bronzy-green this fine dwarf clumper (to 8-10" only) makes such a bright and easy container plant or accent/edger for a border. S/M

By: Forestfarm

Fine textured arching evergreen clumping to 18-20”...green bronze grassy blades are highlighted with fiery orange highlights all year, most intense in full sun. Lovely massed, also scrumptious as a single specimen in a pretty pot! Prefers well drained soils with regular moisture. Deer resistant. Looks great with deep jewel tones and fall fiery hued floral partners!

By: Secret Garden Growers

A fine bronze-green evergreen fountain of a sedge with beautiful vibrant orange highlights! With this combo of color its a lovely mixer in the border, perfect to soften an edge, and strong enough to create contrast. Clumping. Sorry, grasses and sedges cannot be shipped to California. Minimum temperature: -20°F

By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

Red highlights on green/bronze is the color palette that makes this sedge a standout for the garden. To 2' tall forming clumps that eventually reach 2' wide. Provides color through summer and into winter. Full to part sun with average summer water. Frost hardy to 0 °F, USDA zone 7.