Carex testacea 'Indian Summer' - Prairie Fire Sedge

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Carex testacea 'Indian Summer' is a delightful spectacle known as the Prairie Fire Sedge that adds captivating richness to any landscape. This perennial grass is renowned for its slender coppery-orange leaves that seize the beauty of an Indian summer sunset, presenting an impactful display that intensifies to a radiant orange-scarlet as autumn arrives. Beyond its aesthetic appeal, this hardy New Zealand native embraces adaptability. Thriving in full sun to partial shade, it maintains a compact yet impressive stature of 18-24 inches in height and width, perfectly suited for borders, containers or mass plantings. With moderate water needs and low maintenance care, it not only meets but exceeds the expectations of both beginner gardeners and seasoned horticulturists. Its fast-growing nature and ability to provide dense ground cover make the 'Indian Summer' a sterling choice that seamlessly blends practicality with year-round visual wonder.