Uncinia rubra 'Firedance'
Also Known As
- Red Hook Sedge
Plant type
perennial, grass / grass like
size
- H: 20"
- W: 30"
planting zones
- 7a-9b
Uncinia rubra 'Firedance' plant details
Uncinia rubra 'Firedance' is an evergreen perennial grass (or grassy in appearance) with green and red foliage. In summer chocolate flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly 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 Uncinia rubra 'Firedance'
- Plant type: perennial grass (or grassy in appearance)
- Plant family: cyperaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green and red
- Mature size: 30 IN wide, 20 IN tall
- Flowers: chocolate blooms in summer
- Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, edging plant, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Uncinia rubra 'Firedance'
- USDA Zones: 7a - 9b
- Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
- Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
- Resistant to: verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average and well-drained
Gardening facts about Uncinia rubra 'Firedance' plant
How to Grow Uncinia rubra 'Firedance'
Sun Exposure
- mostly sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- even moisture - regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- red
- green
Flower Color
- chocolate
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- grassy
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Plant Type
Perennial, Grass / Grass Like
Zones
8a-11
Size
Height: 15"
Width: 15"
- sun - bright shade
- even moisture - regular
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Plant Type
Perennial, Grass / Grass Like
Zones
8a-11
Size
Height: 20"
Width: 12"
- sun - bright shade
- regular
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Plant Type
Perennial, Groundcover, Aquatic
Zones
8a-11
Size
Height: 9"-10"
Width: 10"-12"
- even moisture
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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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