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Weeping Brown Sedge 'Bronzita' (Carex flagellifera): Cascading Bronze Foliage

Overview

'Bronzita' is a cultivar of Weeping Brown Sedge (Glen Murray Tussock Sedge). It forms a graceful, weeping fountain of narrow, bronze-brown leaves 18-24 inches long. The color is richest in full sun and cool weather. Evergreen in mild climates. A beautiful, soft-textured sedge for year-round interest.

Taxonomy & Nomenclature

Family:Cyperaceae (sy-peer-AY-see-ee)
Genus:Carex (KAR-eks)
Species:flagellifera (fla-gel-LEE-fer-uh)
Cultivar:Bronzita

Cultivation & Uses

Full sun to part shade; moist, well-drained soil. Tolerates coastal conditions. Use in borders, rock gardens, containers, and mass plantings. The weeping habit is lovely on walls and slopes. Combines well with green, blue, and gold foliage. Cut back tattered leaves in spring.

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