Carex testacea
Orange Sedge Grass
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Orange Sedge Grass (Carex testacea) - Description
Carex testacea features finely textured and gracefully arching olive colored foliage. In the Fall, the foliage takes on a coppery-orange color that is simply stunning and continues through Winter! Looks magnificent in borders, containers, or cascading over walls. Prefers moist soil and sun to part shade.
Orange Sedge Grass (Carex testacea) - Growth
Deciduous and evergreen, rhizomatous or tufted perennials. Does well in borders, containers, rock gardens or water gardens. Some species are good candidates for erosion control on hillsides as well. Grows fine with full sun or partial shade.
Orange Sedge Grass (Carex testacea) - Planting
Some varieties should be planted in moist areas, whereas others are quite drought-tolerant. Similarly, light requirements vary between varieties. Some varieties are self-sowing and may become invasive.
Orange Sedge Grass (Carex testacea) - Pest
Aphids occur sometimes. Carex is also prone to smuts, fungal leaf spots, and rust.
Orange Sedge Grass (Carex testacea) - Interesting facts
Sedges are distributed all over the world, but predominantly found in temperate regions. They are predominantly found in marshes. In landscaping, they are often used as borders, ground cover, in water gardens or in containers. Also good for erosion control.
Orange Sedge Grass (Carex testacea) - Soil and irrigation
Sedges have a wide variety of watering needs. Many are generally associated with soggy soils, but some species can withstand droughts.
