Carex flagellifera 'Graceful Grasses Toffee Twist'
Toffee Twist Sedge
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Toffee Twist Sedge (Carex flagellifera 'Graceful Grasses Toffee Twist') - Description
Slender, iridescent leaves offer an elegant sweeping, trailing habit. A coolseason grass. Perfect thriller adding height and drama to any container.
Toffee Twist Sedge (Carex flagellifera 'Graceful Grasses Toffee Twist') - 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.
Toffee Twist Sedge (Carex flagellifera 'Graceful Grasses Toffee Twist') - Planting
Dig a hole twice as large as the plant you are using. Squeeze the container to loosen the roots, remove it from the pot by turning the pot upside down and gently pulling on the plant. Be sure the grasp the plant at the base near the soil line before pulling. Add a little time release plant food into your hole and mix it lightly into the soil. Place the root ball into your hole. The top of the soil in the pot should be even with the soil in your garden bed. Press the soil gently around the plant, do not pack the soil tightly the roots will grow better if the soil isn't compacted. Water the plant in using a watering can or other gentle flow of water. This will settle the soil around the plant. To conserve water and discourage weeds a layer of mulch can be added to the top of the soil around the plant, this mulch should come close to the plant but not touch the stem.
Toffee Twist Sedge (Carex flagellifera 'Graceful Grasses Toffee Twist') - Pest
Aphids occur sometimes. Carex is also prone to smuts, fungal leaf spots, and rust.
Toffee Twist Sedge (Carex flagellifera 'Graceful Grasses Toffee Twist') - 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.
Toffee Twist Sedge (Carex flagellifera 'Graceful Grasses Toffee Twist') - Soil and irrigation
Sedges have a wide variety of watering needs. Many are generally associated with soggy soils, but some species can withstand droughts.








