Carex testacea |
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Brown Sedge |
Information by: Native Sons Photographer: El Nativo
Description
The testacea variety is an evergreen perennial that reaches 2' tall bearing very narrow, coppery brown leaves splitting to hair-like threads at their tips, and continuing to grow to 4-8' in length. This plant should be grown in sun with little or no summer watering. -Monterey Bay Nursery
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Anatomy
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Culture
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Design
Plant Type
Perennial, Grass
Height Range
1-3'
Flower Color
n/a
Flower Season
Spring, Summer
Leaf Color
Bronze, Brown, Green, Orange
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Check your irrigation systems at least once per month (or after each mowing).
Monitor each cycle to identify obvious problems and to confirm that all of the components are functioning properly.
Contact your water agency for assistance.