{"product_id":"cdips-4-100","title":"100x Carex Dipsacea - $1.99 each","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCarex dipsacea\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eCarex dipsacea is a fine-textured New Zealand native sedge valued for its graceful, arching habit and warm bronze-green tones. 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