Carex encompasses both deciduous and evergreen species, characterized by their rhizomatous or tufted growth habits. These perennials feature triangular stems topped with linear or strap-like foliage, and they produce spikes that can be either short or elongated, adorned with small green or brown flowers.

Carex sterilis

Carex stipata

Carex stricta 'Sue Ward'

Carex stricta Lam.

Carex strictissima

Carex strigosa

Carex sylvatica is an evergreen perennial that forms dense clumps with long, strap-like leaves that are glossy green. In the summer, it produces arching flower stems that are yellow-green. This plant thrives in moist or boggy locations within the garden.

Carex sylvatica

Carex sylvatica subsp. sylvatica

Carex tasmanica

Carex tenax

Carex tenuiculmis is a robust, evergreen perennial sedge that typically reaches a height of 60 cm. Its foliage consists of tightly grouped, slightly arching leaves that exhibit a warm bronze to chocolate-brown hue. During late spring to early summer, this plant produces semi-trailing flower spikes that are brown in color, emerging from within the foliage.

Carex tenuiculmis

Carex tenuiculmis 'Cappucino'

Carex tenuisecta 'Bronzin'

Carex tereticaulis

Carex testacea is a perennial sedge native to New Zealand that maintains its foliage year-round. This tufted plant typically grows to a height of 40-60 cm. Its slender, arching leaves display an olive-green hue during the summer months, which transitions to a rich coppery-orange as temperatures drop in winter. While its brown flowers are not particularly noteworthy, the stems take on a graceful droop with age, adding a subtle texture to the landscape.

Carex testacea

Carex testacea 'Autumn Gold' is a perennial sedge that forms loose clumps and remains evergreen throughout the year. It typically grows to heights of 60-75 cm or more, featuring arching leaves that range from olive-green to hues of orange, bronze, and gold. These colors become more vibrant during the autumn and winter months, particularly when exposed to full sunlight. In midsummer, this plant produces cylindrical flower spikes that vary in color from pale to dark brown, supported by stems measuring 50-60 cm. After flowering, it develops noticeable dark seedheads that hang gracefully during the fall season.

Carex testacea 'Autumn Gold'

Carex testacea 'Old Gold'

Carex testacea 'Prairie Fire' is a compact, clump-forming perennial grass characterized by its slender, vibrant green leaves that feature distinctive bright orange tips. As autumn approaches, the foliage deepens to a richer orange hue, while brown flower spikes emerge during the summer months. This adaptable grass offers visual appeal across all seasons.

Carex testacea 'Prairie Fire'

Carex testacea Limeshine ('Wilshine')

Carex testacea dark-leaved

Carex testata

Carex texensis

Carex trifida is an evergreen perennial that forms dense, tufted clumps. Its foliage consists of strap-like leaves that are variegated with shades of green and yellow, occasionally displaying a hint of bronze. In summer, slender stems bear brown flowers that eventually develop into soft seed heads.

Carex trifida

Carex trifida 'Chatham Blue'

Carex trifida 'Glauca'

Carex trifida 'Rekohu Sunrise' PBR (v) is a perennial sedge that develops a dense clump of arching foliage, reaching dimensions of up to 80 cm in both height and width. Its leaves showcase a green center edged with golden-yellow and feature a bluish-green underside. In summer, rigid stems produce dense spikes adorned with brown flowers.

Carex trifida 'Rekohu Sunrise'PBR (v)

Carex trinervis

Carex tuckermanii

Carex typhina

Carex umbrosa

Carex umbrosa subsp. sabynensis

Carex umbrosa subsp. sabynensis 'Thinny Thin' (v)

Carex umbrosa subsp. umbrosa

Carex uncifolia

Carex uncinata

This evergreen perennial forms dense clumps, reaching approximately 25 cm in height. It features upright, mahogany-red leaves that resemble grass. In mid to late summer, it produces narrow spikes of dark brown flowers that can grow up to 15 cm long.

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