Carex ‘Prairie Fire’

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• Use:
• This phenomenal Carex testacea changes colors with the seasons. Growing 24-28 in. tall with a 18-24 in. spread, it has grasslike foliage that goes from olive green, to orange, to reddish brown. The more sun this ornamental grass receives, the more orange the foliage turns. In early summer, red-brown plumes open above the upright foliage. Prairie Fire Carex adds color, texture and movement to containers, landscapes and gardens. 
• Exposure/Soil:
• Prefers moist soil in sunny areas. Tough, hardy and easy to grow.
• Hardiness Zones:
•  5-9
• Growth:
• Grows to 2 ft high. Evergreen. (not a true grass, but included to avoid confusion)