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Curly Top Or Leather Leaf Sedge

Carex 'Toffee Twist'

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Overview

Carex 'Toffee Twist', also known as Curly Top or Leather Leaf Sedge, is a striking ornamental grass with twisting, bronze-copper foliage. This perennial averages 18-24 inches in height and spreads up to 24 inches. It thrives in USDA zones 7-10, preferring partial to full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Toffee Twist's unique texture and color make it a captivating addition to garden borders, containers, or as an accent plant.

Sun Full, Half, ShadeWater HighZones 5–10Type Grass, PerennialClimate Mediterranean
Curly Top Or Leather Leaf Sedge (Carex 'Toffee Twist') — This perennial averages 18-24 inches in height and spreads up to 24 inches
Curly Top Or Leather Leaf Sedge (Carex 'Toffee Twist') — It thrives in USDA zones 7-10, preferring partial to full sun and moist, well-drained soilCurly Top Or Leather Leaf Sedge (Carex 'Toffee Twist') — is a striking ornamental grass with twistingCurly Top Or Leather Leaf Sedge (Carex 'Toffee Twist') — Toffee Twist's unique texture and color make it a captivating addition to garden borders

Culture

Sun
Full, Half, Shade
Water
High
USDA zones
5–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Grass, Perennial
Family
Cyperaceae
Climate
Mediterranean

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Curly Top Or Leather Leaf Sedge (Carex 'Toffee Twist') — This perennial averages 18-24 inches in height and spreads up to 24 inches
Curly Top Or Leather Leaf Sedge (Carex 'Toffee Twist') — It thrives in USDA zones 7-10, preferring partial to full sun and moist, well-drained soil
Curly Top Or Leather Leaf Sedge (Carex 'Toffee Twist') — is a striking ornamental grass with twisting
Curly Top Or Leather Leaf Sedge (Carex 'Toffee Twist') — Toffee Twist's unique texture and color make it a captivating addition to garden borders

Photograph: David J. Stang, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source

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