Uncinia rubra
NEW ZEALAND HOOK SEDGE
Cyperaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen sedge

Hardiness zones: 9-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: constantly moist to usually boggy

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: moderate wind, light frost
0.3m
Plant habit
 
0.4m

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Garden Styles: suits coastal, cottage, contemporary & mediterranean designs

Uses: accents, border, informal edging, mass planting, soil binding, pot

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

 
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Uncinia rubra
NEW ZEALAND HOOK SEDGE
Cyperaceae

 

Photo coming
  Plant type: evergreen sedge

Hardiness zones: 9-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: constantly moist to usually boggy

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: moderate wind, light frost
0.3m
Plant habit
 
0.4m

FEATURES

Flowers: brown-black

Flowering Time: mid summer to late summer

Leaves: red-brown


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits coastal, cottage, contemporary & mediterranean designs

Uses: accents, border, informal edging, mass planting, soil binding, pot

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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