1x Carex Dipsacea

Carex dipsacea

Overview

Carex dipsacea is a fine-textured New Zealand native sedge valued for its graceful, arching habit and warm bronze-green tones. Hardy, adaptable, and low-maintenance, it suits both ornamental and ecological planting schemes.

Key Features

Foliage: Narrow, arching leaves in green, bronze, and copper tones; colour intensifies in cooler months.
Flowers / Fruit: Inconspicuous brown seedheads held above the foliage in summer; useful for habitat value.
Form & Habit: Tufted, arching clumps that create soft movement in the landscape.
Growth Rate: Moderate.
Cultural & Ecological Value: Excellent for wetland enhancement, stream margins, rain gardens, wildlife habitat, and erosion control.

Mature Size

Ideal Growing Conditions

Landscaping & Garden Uses

• Ideal for wetland planting, riparian zones, and rain gardens

• Softens edges in mixed native borders

• Great for mass planting, slope stabilisation, and naturalistic landscapes

• Works well in container plantings or around ponds and water features

Care & Maintenance

Pruning: Trim old foliage annually to refresh growth.
Watering: Keep moist during establishment; tolerates both wet and drier periods once established.
Feeding: Generally not required; can benefit from a light feed in spring.
Pests & Diseases: Typically pest- and disease-free.

Additional Tips

Excellent planted in drifts for texture and natural movement. Performs well in both urban gardens and restoration projects.

Fun Fact / Botanical Insight

Carex dipsacea is found naturally across many regions of Aotearoa, often marking transitional zones between wetland and dryland ecosystems.

Why Choose Carex dipsacea?

A resilient, attractive, and ecologically valuable sedge that brings texture, movement, and year-round structure to landscapes.

Pot Size: These are our standard size in 7cm square pots.