Carex brunnea
GREATER BROWN SEDGE
Cyperaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen sedge

Hardiness zones: 9-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: moderate wind, light frost
0.3m
Plant habit
 
0.3m

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Origins: Australia, Sydney region region, NSW, QLD, Indian Ocean Islands, India-Subcontinent, China-Korea-Taiwan, Japan, Tropical Asia, Pacific Islands

Other Botanical Names: Carex hattoriana

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Carex brunnea
GREATER BROWN SEDGE
Cyperaceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen sedge

Hardiness zones: 9-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: moderate wind, light frost
0.3m
Plant habit
 
0.3m

FEATURES

Flowers: n/a


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits bush designs

Uses: informal edging, pot, accents, border, soil binding

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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