Ornamental grass used as a ground-cover. Highly appreciated in gardens for the colour of its foliage.
Perennial plant up to 40cm with narrow, arching, and olive-green leaves turning coppery-orange in winter. Little brown flowers.
Adapts to any humid and well-drained soils. It is found throughout New Zealand in lowland to mountain forests, grasslands and sand dunes.
Balcony & Courtyard, Edges, Groundcover, Grass, Low maintenance garden, Gardening, Wild garden, Urban garden, Coastal garden, Baskets & Containers, Flowerbeds

| Flower colour | Brown |
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| Flowering period | June, July, August, September, Summer |
| Foliage persistence | Evergreen |
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| Botanical name | Carex testacea |
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| Life cycle | Perennial |
| Planting period | March, April, May, October, November, December, Spring, Autumn |
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| Sowing period | May |
| Type of use | Balcony & Courtyard, Edges, Groundcover, Grass, Low maintenance garden, Gardening, Wild garden, Urban garden, Coastal garden, Baskets & Containers, Flowerbeds |
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| Exposure | Partial shade, Sun |
| Soil pH | Neutral to acid |
| Soil type | No preference |
| Soil moisture | Well-drained, Moist |
| Hardiness | Drought resistant, Hardy (-15ºC) |
| Climate zone | Mediterranean |
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