Carex trifida at Digging Dog Nursery

Tataki Grass

Sedge

A diverse genus comprised of nearly 1000 species, most Carex originate in the moist habitats of temperate climates. Our graceful selections are easy to grow and promise to soften those hard edges in your garden.

Carex trifida

Distinctive among New Zealand sedges for its rather broad evergreen blades and stout character, this robust, ample-sized Carex is a denizen of the Kiwi country’s rocky coastal areas, as well as Chile and the Falkland Islands. A double fold inscribes the glaucous blue-green leaves that need sun to maintain their watery hues. Obliging drought and light shade, the dense arching tussock exhibits a fluid ease, and come summer puts forth thick upright stems topped with decorative dark chestnut-brown inflorescences. Zone 7/8.

Blooms July–August.

Size: 2'–3' high x 3' wide; hardy to zone 8.