Carex testacea
Carex testacea
· grass grasslike · introduced
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As of March 31, 2026, soil temperature at Kent / Auburn is 47.7°F. Carex testacea is in early-season conditions in Zone 8b.
Orange New Zealand sedge (Carex testacea, Cyperaceae) is an ornamental grass-like perennial from New Zealand, valued for its colorful foliage that provides both summer and winter interest. It is widely available in the commercial nursery trade.
Detailed cultural requirements, hardiness zones, pest and disease associations, and full growth data have not been documented in the profile. The cultivar 'Prairie Fire' is the primary selection in the trade. The profile is a stub awaiting enrichment.
Cultivars (1)
'Prairie Fire'