Berrybank Nursery, 5 Boggs Holdings, Pencaitland, East Lothian, EH34 5BA
Carex testacea

Carex testacea

Common Name: 'Sedge'

Lovely evergreen tussocks of bronze tipped, olive green foliage turn bright rusty orange through autumn and winter. Small, brown flower spikes in summer. Jul-Aug. H60cm S45cm.

Care Instructions

Best grown in sun or partial shade and fertile, moist but well-drained soil. Looks good growing in a pot.

  • Grasses & Bamboos
  • Good for partial shade
  • Good for sun
  • Good for well-drained soil
  • Good for autumn
  • Good for summer
  • 30cm to 60cm
Plant No: 3216

About Us

Macplants have been growing top-quality perennials and alpines in East Lothian since 1979. We specialise in hardy perennials and grow one of the UK's widest ranges. Of particular note are our collections of Himalayan Blue Poppies (Meconopsis), autumn Gentians, Sanguisorbas, Hostas plus over 50 varieties of perennial Geraniums. 

Our Contacts

Berrybank Nursery,
5 Boggs Holdings,
Pencaitland
East Lothian
EH34 5BA

01875 592871