Carex flagellifera
Glen Murray tussock sedge, Carex flagellaris 'Cyperacea' , Weeping brown sedge, Orange hair sedge, Carex lucida
Carex Carex
C. flagellifera - C. flagellifera forms clumps of linear, reddish-brown leaves, and tall stems of pale brown flower spikes in late summer.
Carex flagellifera is: Evergreen
Clump-forming
Brown, Insignificant or absent in Summer
Red, Brown in All seasons
Aphids Aphids
Cut out dead leaves in summer.
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Carex flagellifera (Glen Murray tussock sedge) will reach a height of 1m and a spread of 1m after 2-5 years.
City, Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Low Maintenance, Architectural, Prairie planting
Plant in any well-drained fertile soils. Does not tolerate excessive winter wet, and may need winter protection in cold areas.
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Partial Shade, Full Sun
North, South, East, West
Exposed, Sheltered
Tender in frost (H3), Hardy (H4)
We do not currently have companion plants added for this plant.
Carex flagellifera
Glen Murray tussock sedge, Carex flagellaris 'Cyperacea' , Weeping brown sedge, Orange hair sedge, Carex lucida
Carex Carex
C. flagellifera - C. flagellifera forms clumps of linear, reddish-brown leaves, and tall stems of pale brown flower spikes in late summer.
Evergreen
Clump-forming
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Brown, Insignificant or absent in Summer
Red, Brown in All seasons
Cut out dead leaves in summer.
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Carex flagellifera (Glen Murray tussock sedge) will reach a height of 1m and a spread of 1m after 2-5 years.
City, Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Low Maintenance, Architectural, Prairie planting
Plant in any well-drained fertile soils. Does not tolerate excessive winter wet, and may need winter protection in cold areas.
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Partial Shade, Full Sun
North, South, East, West
Exposed, Sheltered
Tender in frost (H3), Hardy (H4)
Zone 10, Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7
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Soil types: | Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) | Tell us... |
Soil drainage: | Moist but well-drained, Well-drained | Tell us... |
Soil pH: | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral | Tell us... |
Light: | Partial Shade, Full Sun | Tell us... |
Aspect: | North, South, East, West | Tell us... |
Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | Tell us... |
Hardiness: | Tender in frost (H3), Hardy (H4) | Tell us... |
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This plant is featured at Chelsea Flower Show 2009
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