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Carex trifida 'Rekohu Sunrise' PP20,512

Also Known As

  • Carex rekohu 'Sunrise'
  • Rekohu Sunrise Sedge
  • Sunrise Sedge

Plant type

perennial, grass / grass like

size

  • H: 18"-36"
  • W: 24"-36"

planting zones

  • 7b-10b

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Carex trifida 'Rekohu Sunrise' PP20,512 plant details

Carex trifida 'Rekohu Sunrise' PP20,512 is a broadleaf evergreen perennial grass (or grassy in appearance) with gold, green and variegated foliage. In fall and summer tan flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something seaside / salt tolerant, verticillium wilt resistant and wind tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Carex trifida 'Rekohu Sunrise' PP20,512

Plant type: perennial grass (or grassy in appearance)
Plant family: cyperaceae
Foliage: evergreen gold, green and variegated
Mature size: 24 IN - 36 IN - wide, 18 IN - 36 IN - tall
Flowers: tan blooms in fall and summer
Uses: container plant, edging plant, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Carex trifida 'Rekohu Sunrise' PP20,512

USDA Zones: 7b - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer, seaside / salt, verticillium wilt and wind
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Elegant, upright, arching green foliage with gold. Excellent for borders and mass planting. Sun-part shade. Ht. 2.5ft. Spread 2ft.

By: Greer Gardens Inc.

Gardening facts about Carex trifida 'Rekohu Sunrise' PP20,512 plant

How to Grow Carex trifida 'Rekohu Sunrise' PP20,512

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • seaside / salt tolerant
    • wind tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
    • gold
    • green
  • Flower Color

    • tan
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • fall
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • grassy

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