Carex testacea 'Prairie Fire'

Common name: Orange sedge

Description: An evergreen sedge forming an arching tuft of fine olive-green foliage that flushes vivid orange-red, especially in full sun.

Other benefits: Striking seasonal colour change; architectural form; good for gravel gardens, borders and containers.

Wildlife attraction: Provides cover for small garden insects.

Height & spread (approx.) at 10 years: 45-60cm x 45-60cm

Position: Full sun

Soil pH: Neutral

Moisture: Moist but well-drained

Winter hardiness: Fully hardy (RHS H5)