Carex testacea (speckled sedge)

Queenstown Nursery

Carex testacea is an attractive NZ native sedge with rich green and brick-orange foliage that intensifies in full sun. Its fine, arching leaves form a soft, rounded mound that brings warm colour and texture to borders, gravel gardens and contemporary plantings. Handsome year-round, it adds movement and contrast without requiring high maintenance. Evergreen and resilient, it performs well in a wide range of conditions.

Reaching around 0.6m tall and 0.6m wide, Carex testacea grows quickly and thrives in full sun, tolerating partial shade. It is hardy to drought, coastal exposure and cold, and prefers dry to moist, well-drained soils. Reliable across Queenstown and Central Otago, it's a versatile choice for mass planting, edging or adding warm tones to mixed native schemes.

Choose Carex testacea for a colourful NZ native that delivers texture, movement and year'round appeal in tough conditions.

1L: $7.50
2.5L: $11.50

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