Weeping Brown Sedge
Carex Flagellifera
Overview
The Weeping Brown Sedge, Carex flagellifera, is a hardy ornamental grass featuring fine-textured, arching bronze-red foliage. Growing 18-24 inches tall and wide, it exhibits a fountain-like form, perfect for adding soft contrast in borders. This perennial thrives in USDA zones 7-10, prefers partial to full sun, and handles a variety of soil conditions. Best featured en masse or as an accent, it's drought-tolerant once established.
Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 5–10Type Grass, Ground coverClimate Mediterranean
Culture
- Sun
- Full, Half
- Water
- Extra in Summer, Medium
- USDA zones
- 5–10
Shape & size
Classification
- Type
- Grass, Ground cover
- Family
- Cyperaceae
- Climate
- Mediterranean
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